Operational Database Administrator (ODBA)
At Optum, we deliver care with technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. Our work improves health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data, and resources they need. We have a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities.
About the Role:
We want to make healthcare work better for everyone by hiring the best and brightest. Our business in Ireland is constantly growing to support the healthcare needs of the future. We use advanced technologies like AI, data science, and innovative approaches to make the healthcare system work better.
Job Summary:
You will manage complex databases that provide healthcare applications and data as an Operational Database Administrator (ODBA) for an Epic system. You will install and administer operational database environments based on InterSystems IRIS, perform environment setup and configuration, proactive monitoring, and maintenance.
Main Responsibilities:
* Complete all required job training, including Epic certification, within the first six months of employment and keep certifications up to date
* Create and manage operational database environments that serve production, reporting, disaster recovery, training, and non-production needs
* Apply InterSystems IRIS and Epic upgrades and updates to production and non-production environments
* Install and maintain administrative and monitoring tools necessary for high levels of availability and performance of healthcare IT systems
* Understand performance metrics, monitor system performance, and troubleshoot issues
* Configure and maintain environment copies according to the environment strategy
* Engage in capacity planning exercises to ensure adequate system resources
* Help manage Change Control processes for all Epic environments build migration and technical activities
* Review Sherlock and Galaxy notes and apply routine upgrades to all Epic environment client applications and back-end services
* Implement Epic system high availability strategies and mechanisms
* Ensure Epic application and infrastructure changes are communicated to necessary teams across the enterprise
* Work closely with database, environment/infrastructure, and internal/external enterprise security teams
* Provide on-call support for production performance/availability or other critical issues
Requirements:
* Degree qualified in a relevant field (Data Science or STEM subject) or equivalent experience
* Strong Linux administration skills, including experience with command line tools, scripting, and troubleshooting
* Ability to create, understand, and follow processes to ensure successful execution of critical maintenance
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience working with Epic Systems
* Knowledge of a command shell (BASH), plus languages and utilities such as awk, sed, or Perl
* Understanding of operating system concepts such as user and group ownership and file permissions, file system/volume group configuration, etc.
Culture at Optum:
We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. We strive to mitigate our impact on the environment and enable equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.