Principal Database Administrator, Healthcare

March 7, 2026

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Job Description: • Proactively manage database availability and performance to meet business needs • Installing, configuring, monitoring, and tuning enterprise databases • Provide expert guidance in tools, methodologies, standards, and best practices • 24/7 on-call support on a rotational basis Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree -OR- a combination of equivalent education and experience • Coursework/Training: Training in relational database management system (RDBMS) administration and a standard SQL language such as T-SQL, PL/SQL, or similar • 7 or more years of industry related experience in Information Services, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Database Development, Database Administration, etc. • 3 or more years of experience in RDBMS administration in a 24x7 enterprise environment as a senior member of the team • 3 or more years of experience providing technical and/or work process guidance and direction to team members • 3 or more years of experience in architecting database solutions for vendor applications, internally developed applications for a variety of database platforms including SQL Server, MySQL, or Oracle • 3 or more years of experience in supporting bolthires Windows Clustering with SQL Server Always ON Availability Groups • Certifications upon hire preferred • Demonstrated advanced experience of Windows and/or Unix Server environments including configuration of ODBC, and JDBC connections • Experience in large databases, supporting OLTP applications, Replication and log shipping technologies • Demonstrated experience in virtual volumes (vVols), SAN/NAS storage systems and related technologies • Experience with Cloud Database technologies such as AWS or bolthires Azure • Performance Tuning & Optimization – Ability to monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance database performance • System Integration – Experience integrating databases with healthcare applications like Epic • Access Control & Encryption – Managing user permissions and securing sensitive patient data • Audit & Monitoring – Ensuring data integrity and traceability through regular audits • Data Modeling & Forecasting – Supporting clinical and operational decision-making through data insights • Problem-Solving – Diagnosing and resolving complex database issues efficiently • Stakeholder Engagement – Translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences, including executive leadership • Team Leadership & Mentoring – Guiding junior DBAs and fostering collaboration across IT and clinical teams • Project Management – Leading database-related initiatives and aligning them with organizational goals Benefits: • Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision) • Life insurance • Disability insurance • 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching • Time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues) • Voluntary benefits • Well-being resources • Additional compensation for shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses Apply tot his job Apply tot his job

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