Epic Operational Database Administrator (ODBA) - Remote Available

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Epic Operational Database Administrator (ODBA) is responsible for the administration, optimization, and ongoing maintenance of Epic IRIS databases to ensure data integrity, system stability, security, and high performance across all Epic environments. This role works closely with application teams, developers, system administrators, and infrastructure teams to support Epic operations, upgrades, and optimization initiatives in a healthcare environment.

Requirements

• Epic Operational Database Administration (ODBA) Certification (required)
• Bachelor’s degree or 5–7 years of equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience as an Epic Database Administrator in a healthcare IT environment
• Strong experience supporting large-scale Epic production environments
• Strong Linux/Unix administration skills
• Proficiency in shell scripting
• Experience using command-line tools and utilities such as awk, sed, and Perl
• Knowledge of Epic IRIS database architecture and administration

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Epic ECP (Enterprise Cache Protocol) is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Perform core Epic database administration functions, including monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of IRIS databases
• Support Epic upgrades, environment refreshes, and routine system health checks
• Manage database performance, security, and data integrity across multiple Epic environments (Production, Test, Training, etc.)
• Collaborate with Epic application teams and technical partners to quickly resolve system and performance issues
• Execute, document, and follow standard change management procedures
• Provide proactive recommendations to improve performance, reliability, and environment stability
• Test, validate, and document disaster recovery and business continuity procedures
• Maintain accurate operational documentation and runbooks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees