Sr. Epic Database Administrator

ummh

Worcester (MA)

On-site

USD 101,000 - 182,000

Full time

45 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking an experienced Database Administrator for Epic IRIS/Cache environments in Central Massachusetts. You will manage production and DR environments, monitor performance, and ensure reliability across Epic systems.

The role requires 6+ years in Healthcare IT, Linux administration, and Epic certifications; a Bachelor's degree is required and a Master's is preferred. On‑site role with a 40‑hour week; salary is disclosed above.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
Epic ODBA or Epic IRIS certification.
6+ years Healthcare IT experience supporting Epic environments.

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.
Apply Cache/IRIS and Epic upgrades; maintain monitoring tools like System Pulse and RedAlert.
Develop automation and scripting to improve reliability and reduce manual tasks.

Skills

Linux administration

IRIS/Cache internals

Database performance tuning

Backup and DR processes

Scripting & automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems

Master's degree preferred

Tools

System Pulse

RedAlert

Azure cloud tools

Job description

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.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading‑edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

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