Epic Operational Database Administrator (ODBA)

Job Title:  Epic Operational Database Administrator (ODBA)

Location-Type: Hybrid, Fort Washington, PA (primarily remote with occasional onsite visits, approximately 1x per week to 1x per month)

Start Date: Mid to late November

Duration: 3-6 month Contract-to-Hire

Compensation Range: $66-$77/hour on W2

Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K

Visa Sponsorship: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Job Description: This role supports the client's Epic database administration team in maintaining and stabilizing production Epic environments hosted in Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on Epic ODBA experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with database, infrastructure, and cloud teams.

Job Summary

• Administer, monitor, and maintain Epic operational database environments, including production support, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Support the stability, performance, availability, and security of Epic production environments hosted in Microsoft Azure.
• Evaluate and execute production changes following established change management procedures.
• Collaborate with Azure cloud and infrastructure teams to troubleshoot issues and improve environment stability.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance Linux-based scripts to support database operations, maintenance, and automation.
• Troubleshoot operational issues, escalate complex problems when appropriate, and communicate progress and resolutions clearly.
• Work collaboratively with the existing ODBA team to manage daily operational responsibilities and support ongoing improvements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current, up-to-date Epic ODBA certification.
• 3-5 years of hands-on Epic Operational Database Administration experience.
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting live Epic production environments.
• Hands-on experience supporting database environments hosted in Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with Linux/Unix systems and Linux scripting (Shell/Bash or similar).
• Healthcare industry experience.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Azure Storage, including troubleshooting, performance, or storage-related infrastructure issues.
• Experience supporting Epic infrastructure migrations or cloud stabilization initiatives.
• Familiarity with Epic Chronicles, Caché/IRIS, and related operational database tools.
• Experience improving automation, operational scripts, or database security processes.
• Experience collaborating with cloud and infrastructure teams to resolve production issues.