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Exemption Status:
Exempt
Hiring Range:
$101,025.60 - $181,854.40 (based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).
Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details:
Monday through Friday
Scheduled Hours:
8AM - 4:30PM
Shift:
1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
Hours:
40
Cost Center:
99940 - 5980 IS Enterprise Solution Architecture
This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
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The Sr 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 Sr 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.
I. Major Responsbilities:
Database Administration & Environment Management
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.
Cloud & Infrastructure Support
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.
Upgrades, Patching & Lifecycle Maintenance
Apply Cache/IRIS and Epic upgrades.
Install and maintain monitoring tools such as System Pulse and RedAlert.
Maintain documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures.
Reliability, Monitoring & Incident Response
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.
II. Position Qualifications
License/Certification/Education:
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
Epic ODBA or Epic IRIS certification.
Preferred
Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Epic Training & Certifications
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 & Security Training
HIPAA Compliance & Security Awareness (Required)
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
Experience/Skills:
Required
6 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.
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
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