Sr Database Administrator – IT Infrastructure – Full Time

Summary:

The Senior Database Administrator (Sr. DBA) is responsible for the design, implementation, support and maintenance of database systems critical to healthcare operations including patient care, clinical applications, and administrative functions for The Guthrie Clinic (TGC). This role ensures high availability and performance for database systems across the network. The Sr. DBA collaborates with IT teams, vendors, and hospital stakeholders to align database solutions with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. This position will be a technology advocate throughout the organization for the effective application of technology to meet business needs and to support business changes and growth.

Experience:

1. Preferred five to seven (5 to 7) years of experience in implementing and managing databases in an enterprise environment; healthcare experience preferred.
2. Highly experienced information systems professional with a strong technical background and proven track record of accomplishments in a large, complex multi-level organization.
3. Advanced expertise in database management systems (e.g., Microsoft SQL, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
4. Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, T-SQL, and database automation scripting.
5. Experience with Epic IRIS databases, Hyperspace Web and Web Blob.
6. Familiarity with applying upgrades to Epic ODBA environments.
7. Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., KornShell, Perl, PowerShell) to automate processes.
8. Experience with data modeling, schema design and normalization.
9. Experience with backup and recovery, high availability and disaster recovery functions.
10. Proficiency in database security and access control.
11. Experience with ITSM functionalities such as change control, CMDB and ticketing systems.
12. Strong knowledge of healthcare information systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner), cybersecurity and clinical operations.
13. Prior experience delivering high availability systems in a 24/7 environment across geographically dispersed business units.
14. Demonstrated ability to facilitate evaluation of technologies and achieve consensus on technical standards and solutions among a diverse group of information technology professionals.
15. Demonstrated commitment to customer service who has provided responsive and effective support, developed solid working relationships with customers, and delivered high quality, value-added services that met/exceeded customer expectations.
16. Polished professional with demonstrated information technology experience and strong communication skills that can rapidly gain and maintain credibility with customers and IT colleagues.

Education:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Healthcare Administration or related field strongly desired or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses/Certifications:

1. Preferred certifications include Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator, Oracle Certified Master, Epic Operational Database Administrator.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the design and implementation of advanced database architectures (e.g., SQL, Oracle, Epic IRIS, cloud-based solutions) to support scalable, high-performance hospital systems.
• Applies expert level knowledge of database troubleshooting skills to support highly available systems in healthcare environment.
• Responsible for governance, development and maintenance of SQL, Oracle and Epic IRIS databases.
• Monitor the performance, security and availability of databases.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to database and data processing.
• Maintain database documentation, including data standards, procedures and metadata.
• Anticipates and provides solutions for complex problems and issues, recommends upgrades and enhancements. Rapidly absorbs complex technical and conceptual information to identify issues and implications. Able to present understandable alternatives to both technical and non-technical individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Promotes the use of TGC’s PMO methodology and standards to manage IT initiatives.
• Demonstrates commitment to customer service by providing responsive and effective support, developing solid working relationships with customers and IT colleagues, and delivering high quality, value-added services that exceed customer expectations.
• Demonstrates a commitment to excellence in Customer Service with all internal and external customers of TGC.
• Performs related duties as assigned and unrelated duties as requested.

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