Senior Enterprise Operations Database Administrator – Epic Operational

University of Arkansas System

Senior Database Administrator for Epic IRIS databases at UAMS. Responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, and support of databases on Linux platforms.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Primarily responsible for maintenance and support of the Epic IRIS databases on Linux platforms for both production and non-production environments
Monitor, maintain, troubleshoot, update/upgrade the Epic IRIS databases
Provide support for ongoing Epic EMR implementation projects, providing technical expertise including testing and training
System administration of several servers and software systemd analysis, installation, and implementation
Work closely and effectively with technical teams, customers, analyst teams, vendor support, and management to align development plans, and to ensure effective integration among information systems and the UAMS IT infrastructure
Monitor technological advancements to ensure that solutions are continuously improved, supported, and aligned with industry and company standards as well as emerging business requirements
Understand the interactions between systems, applications, and services within the environment, and evaluate the impact of changes or additions
Analyze systems and perform usability testing to ensure performance and reliability, enhance scalability, and meet security requirements
Provides top tier support for UAMS Information Technology
Conduct tasks and assignments as directed
Participate in a group 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 365 days a year on-call rotation where each member takes call for 1 week at a time

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field of study, with 3 yrs. of work experience in an IT environment supporting two of the following: Windows Server Administration, Storage Area Network Administration, UNIX/Linux Server Administration
OR Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field of study, with 5 yrs. of work experience in an IT environment supporting two of the following: Windows Server Administration, Storage Area Network Administration, UNIX/Linux Server Administration
OR Associate's degree in Computer Science or related field of study, with 7 yrs. of work experience in an IT environment supporting two of the following: Windows Server Administration, Storage Area Network Administration, UNIX/Linux Server Administration
OR High School Diploma/GED with 9 yrs. of work experience in an IT environment supporting two of the following: Windows Server Administration, Storage Area Network Administration, UNIX/Linux Server Administration
Required to be on-call and to respond immediately to trouble calls outside of general work hours
Work occasionally may require in excess of eight hours per day
Workload pressure will regularly subject incumbent to moderate to high job-related stress
Ability to work in a team environment with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Hard Skills & Tools

Epic IRIS Database SupportLinux AdministrationWindows Server AdministrationStorage Area Network AdministrationSystem AnalysisTroubleshootingDatabase UpgradesPerformance MonitoringSecurity RequirementsTechnical Expertise

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProblem-SolvingStress Management