Remote Principal Epic Operational Database Administrator; ODBA Cert
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, 37501, USA
Listed on 2026-05-30
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IT/Tech
Systems Administrator, Database Administrator, IT Consultant, Cloud Computing
Job Description
The Principal 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.
Key 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
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- Epic Operational Database Administrator (ODBA) Certification (required)
- Bachelor’s degree or 5–7 years of equivalent professional experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience as an Epic Operational Database Administrator
- Strong experience supporting medium‑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
- Experience with Epic ECP (Enterprise Cache Protocol) is a plus, but not required
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