Epic Operational Database Admininstrator

Cook Children's Health Care System•Fort Worth, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Epic Operational Database Administrator (ODBA) is an emerging IT professional who installs and maintains the Epic operational database. The Database Administrator is proficient in Linux platform and IRIS servers. The Database Administrator’s responsibilities include: monitoring database server performance and troubleshooting issues; applying hot fixes, security updates, and service packs; maintaining database backups and verifying restores; managing security; managing and maintaining the ODB environments that serve production, reporting, disaster recovery, training, and non-production needs; creating and maintaining database objects; testing failover procedures for high availability; engaging in capacity planning exercises to ensure adequate system resources; and following Epic best practices for hardware and software configuration. Forms productive relationships with customers by listening, clarifying, and responding effectively. Participates on project teams as a key contributor. Responsible for relationship with Epic and opening and coordinating issues with Epic. Responsible for writing fundamental documentation in a clear, concise manner, adhering to standards. Must be available for support by pager or telephone 24 hours per day x 7 days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years Epic direct experience required or Associate’s Degree and 4 years of direct Epic experience required
Minimum of 6 years of experience in information technology and High School Diploma or equivalent required
UNIX, Linux Administration
Database management and administration
Intersystems IRIS platform management and administration
System Pulse
System Performance Analytics
Capacity Management
Scripting/Programming
System Patching and Security Remediation
Problem Troubleshooting and Remediation

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Health Care environment preferred
BA/BS Degree in IS or Business preferred
Current Epic ODBA Certification or certification gained within 6 months of employment is required

Responsibilities

Monitoring database server performance and troubleshooting issues
Applying hot fixes, security updates, and service packs
Maintaining database backups and verifying restores
Managing security
Managing and maintaining the ODB environments that serve production, reporting, disaster recovery, training, and non-production needs
Creating and maintaining database objects
Testing failover procedures for high availability
Engaging in capacity planning exercises to ensure adequate system resources
Following Epic best practices for hardware and software configuration
Forms productive relationships with customers by listening, clarifying, and responding effectively
Participates on project teams as a key contributor
Responsible for relationship with Epic and opening and coordinating issues with Epic
Responsible for writing fundamental documentation in a clear, concise manner, adhering to standards
Must be available for support by pager or telephone 24 hours per day x 7 days per week