Senior Epic Operational Database Administrator (Remote Available)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

2d • Remote

About The Position

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: HealthIT Cogito Sys & Epic ODBA Job Summary: The Senior Epic ODBA is responsible for the administration, optimization, and maintenance of IRIS databases to ensure data integrity, system stability, and optimal performance. This role requires a strong understanding of IRIS database and Linux technologies and the ability to work closely with developers, system administrators, and other IT professionals.

Requirements

• Epic Operational Database Administrator (ODBA) Certification (required)
• 3-5 years of equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Epic Operational Database Administrator
• Strong experience supporting large-scale Epic production environments
• Epic Operational Database Administration Certification
• Strong Linux/Unix skills with shell scripting.
• Knowledge of a command shell plus languages and utilities such as ask, sed, and Perl

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ECP is plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Perform core database administration duties for Epic environments, including monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Support Epic upgrades, environment refreshes, and routine system health checks
• Manage database security, performance, and integrity across multiple environments
• Collaborate with technical and application teams to resolve system issues efficiently
• Execute and document standard change management procedures
• Provide proactive support for optimization and environment stability
• Test and document disaster recovery procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level