Senior Epic DB Administrator — Hybrid (Onsite 1–2 days)

HAHHH; Worcester, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Sr Epic Database Administrator to oversee InterSystems Cache/IRIS databases for Epic EHR environments in a hybrid Worcester, MA setting. You will ensure stability across production, non-production, DR, and reporting systems while guiding cloud-oriented architecture shifts.

The role requires 6+ years in Healthcare IT with deep Linux, IRIS/Cache internals, replication, mirroring, and scripting.

Qualifications

• 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 (IRIS for Health / Database Administration, System Pulse & RedAlert, Upgrade & Release Management, Data Courier & Environment Management). InterSystems Cache/IRIS Certifications (various). Cloud & Infrastructure (Azure) certs. Linux & scripting training. HIPAA & Security awareness.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Apply Cache/IRIS and Epic upgrades; install and maintain monitoring tools System Pulse & RedAlert.
• Maintain documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures.
• 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.

Skills

Linux administration

IRIS/Cache internals

Replication & mirroring

Shell scripting

ITIL knowledge

Epic environments

Azure cloud migrations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Systems

Epic ODBA or Epic IRIS certification

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

System Pulse

RedAlert

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Sr Epic Database Administrator to oversee InterSystems Cache/IRIS databases for Epic EHR environments in a hybrid Worcester, MA setting. You will ensure stability across production, non-production, DR, and reporting systems while guiding cloud-oriented architecture shifts.

The role requires 6+ years in Healthcare IT with deep Linux, IRIS/Cache internals, replication, mirroring, and scripting.