Epic Database Administrator

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

7d•$83,117 - $149,594•Onsite

About The Position

The Epic Database Administrator is responsible for the administration, performance, reliability, and lifecycle management of InterSystems Cache and IRIS databases supporting Epic EHR environments. This role ensures stability across production, non‑production, disaster recovery, and reporting systems while supporting the organization’s transition toward cloud‑based Epic architectures. The DBA collaborates closely with application teams, infrastructure engineers, cloud architects, and operational leaders to maintain high availability, optimize system performance, and uphold healthcare technology standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
Epic ODBA or Epic IRIS certification.
2+ years Healthcare IT experience supporting Epic environments.
Proficiency with Linux administration and enterprise monitoring tools.
Deep understanding of IRIS/Cache internals, replication, mirroring, and global structures.
Strong Unix/Linux administration and shell scripting skills.
Effective analytical and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with Epic, infrastructure, and cloud teams.
Strong documentation discipline and ITIL knowledge.
Experience with cloud migrations, preferably Azure.
Knowledge of IRIS replication and DR strategies.
HIPAA Compliance & Security Awareness (Required)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Epic IRIS for Health / Database Administration coursework
Epic System Pulse & RedAlert training
Epic Upgrade & Release Management courses
Epic Data Courier & Environment Management training
InterSystems Cache/IRIS Certifications
InterSystems IRIS System Administration Certification
IRIS for Health / HealthShare certifications
Cache Administration or Cache Expert Certification
IRIS Performance & Scalability training
IRIS Mirroring & DR training
Cloud & Infrastructure Certifications (Azure Preferred)
Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ‑104)
Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP‑300)
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Azure networking, identity, and security fundamentals
Linux & Systems Training
Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)
Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
Advanced scripting and automation coursework
Healthcare IT Foundations (HIMSS or similar)
Cybersecurity fundamentals (Security+ or equivalent)
Operational & Risk Management Training
ITIL v4 Foundation
Disaster Recovery, High Availability, and Business Continuity training

Responsibilities

Administer, maintain, and optimize InterSystems Cache/IRIS databases supporting Epic environments.
Create, configure, and manage ODB environments for production, DR, training, and reporting.
Monitor and tune performance across production and non‑production systems.
Configure and manage environment refreshes, cloning, journaling, mirroring, backups, and recovery.
Manage IRIS/Cache internals including globals, locks, security settings, and storage strategies.
Support Epic cloud migration initiatives, particularly Azure‑hosted IRIS environments.
Configure IRIS mirror failover routines and update endpoints.
Collaborate with cloud operations to optimize compute, storage, and availability.
Apply Cache/IRIS and Epic upgrades.
Install and maintain monitoring tools such as System Pulse and RedAlert.
Maintain documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures.
Monitor performance metrics, replication health, journal utilization, and alerts.
Troubleshoot complex Epic and IRIS/Cache issues.
Execute DR testing and business continuity procedures.
Develop automation and scripting to improve reliability.