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:
- Preferred five to seven (5 to 7) years of experience in implementing and managing databases in an enterprise environment; healthcare experience preferred.
- Highly experienced information systems professional with a strong technical background and proven track record of accomplishments in a large, complex multi-level organization.
- Advanced expertise in database management systems (e.g., Microsoft SQL, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
- Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, T-SQL, and database automation scripting.
- Experience with Epic IRIS databases, Hyperspace Web and Web Blob.
- Familiarity with applying upgrades to Epic ODBA environments.
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., KornShell, Perl, PowerShell) to automate processes.
- Experience with data modeling, schema design and normalization.
- Experience with backup and recovery, high availability and disaster recovery functions.
- Proficiency in database security and access control.
- Experience with ITSM functionalities such as change control, CMDB and ticketing systems.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare information systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner), cybersecurity and clinical operations.
- Prior experience delivering high availability systems in a 24/7 environment across geographically dispersed business units.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate evaluation of technologies and achieve consensus on technical standards and solutions among a diverse group of information technology professionals.
- 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.
- Polished professional with demonstrated information technology experience and strong communication skills that can rapidly gain and maintain credibility with customers and IT colleagues.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Healthcare Administration or related field strongly desired or an equivalent combination of education and exper