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.