Linux Engineer - Epic ODBA

We are seeking a Linux Engineer - Epic ODBA, with expertise in supporting enterprise-level Linux system infrastructure for complex systems and interconnected technologies. The ideal candidate will ensure optimal performance and utilization through day-to-day support and administration. In addition, this role will serve as the Epic Operational Database Administrator, responsible for overseeing all aspects of our Epic ODB environments.

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Linux Engineering

• Plans and coordinates the installation and testing of system software and related hardware.

• Installs, configures, maintains, and supports servers in a Linux environment used to run various enterprise applications.

• Detects and troubleshoots system operational and functional issues and performs maintenance routines to ensure continuous system availability.

• Analyzes software and hardware environments to determine any system defects, identifies and resolves system issues in a timely manner.

• Participates in on-call rotation to provide after-hours support.

• Suggests and/or implements solutions to resolve problems and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.

Epic Operation Database Management

• Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and support of Epic ODB environments that serve production, reporting, DR, training, and non-production.

• Installs and maintains the administrative and monitoring tools necessary for high levels of availability and performance of Epic system.

• Applies IRIS and Epic upgrades and updates to production and non-production environments.

• Configures and maintains environment copies according to the environment strategy.

• Oversees and is responsible for infrastructure and upgrade projects on Epic IRIS platform and assists non-infrastructure teams with technical considerations in their projects.

• Plans and coordinates the management of system software, related hardware and configurations while continuously developing procedures, tools and scripts for security and management.

• Develops and implements disaster recovery and business continuity procedures to ensure business continuity including developing data backups and retrieval techniques in case of failure, redundancy, etc.

• Develops performance improvement initiatives for system environment to provide the best user experience possible.

• Plans and executes projects within approved timelines.

Education:

• Associates degree in related filed or direct and applicable work experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Experience:

• Three years AIX and/or Unix/Linux technical experience
• Five years AIX and/or Unix/Linux technical experience preferred
• Previous Healthcare IT background preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Epic ODBA Certification within 12 months
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux Certification within 12 months
• Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons
• Current Epic ODBA Certification preferred
• Current Red Hat Enterprise Linux Certification preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Critical decision-making ability
• Manages priorities and deadlines
• Good problem-solving ability
• Promotes Professional and Team Environment.
• Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English
• Previous experience with Epic EHR a preferred