The Database Administrator plays a key role in maintaining the stability and integrity of enterprise database systems that support vital healthcare operations. This position provides advanced technical support for the Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS), a core Electronic Health Record (EHR) platform, ensuring continuous availability, data protection, and regulatory compliance across Windows, Linux, and AIX environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver Tier 3 database administration for mission-critical healthcare applications and EHR systems.
- Install, configure, and maintain database platforms across diverse operating systems and virtualized or cloud environments.
- Monitor performance, conduct tuning, and optimize database operations to meet service level requirements.
- Manage backup, recovery, and restoration processes, including regular testing and validation.
- Support high-availability and disaster recovery strategies in alignment with continuity plans.
- Enforce database security through access controls, role-based permissions, and compliance with HIPAA, FISMA, NIST, and HHS standards.
- Participate in vulnerability management, patching, and security audits to maintain a strong security posture.
- Collaborate with development, cybersecurity, and operations teams during change management and release cycles.
- Respond to database incidents, perform root cause analysis, and document corrective actions.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for configurations, procedures, and system dependencies in approved repositories.
- Support federal and program reporting requirements, including metrics, assessments, and compliance data calls.
- Provide technical guidance to junior staff and contribute to system modernization initiatives.
- Participate in on-call rotations to ensure uninterrupted support for 24x7 clinical operations.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required. Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance. A minimum of 3–5 years of progressive database administration experience is expected, though an Associate degree with substantial relevant experience may be considered.
Required certifications include CompTIA Security+, Server+, and Cloud+. Preferred qualifications include InterSystems Cache/IRIS/HealthShare, Oracle, or SQL Server certifications, ITIL Foundation, or security-focused credentials such as CISSP. Experience with MUMPS, VistA, or RPMS is highly valued, as is prior work in healthcare IT, federal, tribal, or government contracting environments.
Work Environment
This is a fully remote position with full-time responsibilities, including participation in after-hours and on-call support rotations. The role supports a mission-driven organization focused on advancing tribal self-sufficiency through responsible enterprise operations.
