Job Title: Epic Cogito Database Administrator
Employment Type: Full-Time Location: Remote in Mexico Language: Advance (B2-C2)
Mandatory skills:
Epic Cogito/Clarity Administration MS SQL Server ETL Process Management Epic Caboodle & Slicer Dicer Administration SSIS Package Development
Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain databases to ensure reliability and scalability. • Document technical specifications and follow industry best practices. • Install and maintain software, monitoring system resources (CPU, memory, disk). • Perform ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) operations in compliance with SLAs; monitor job execution, troubleshoot failures, and apply fixes as needed. • Handle specialized data processes with accuracy and security. • Implement and document backup and recovery procedures, including failover strategies. • Maintain database security, ensuring systems are patched and compliant with security standards. • Execute disaster recovery (DR) cutovers for critical systems to maintain business continuity. • Manage authentication protocols to safeguard access. • Plan system capacity, forecasting growth and ensuring redundancy for storage and CPU resources. • Monitor performance, review logs and conduct health checks regularly. • Optimize database performance, applying indexing and assisting developers in query tuning. • Troubleshoot issues, including locked resources and user-related problems. • Apply server patches and optimizations to maintain data integrity and security. • Manage data warehouses, ensuring efficient storage and retrieval. • Ensure compliance with data protection laws and organizational policies. • Design and manage SSIS packages for automated data workflows. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and fulfill SQL Server requirements. • Database Management:



Administer and maintain Epic databases (Clarity, Caboodle, Chronicles). • Performance Optimization: Monitor and tune database performance; manage capacity planning. • ETL Process Management: Schedule and troubleshoot Clarity extracts and Caboodle ETL jobs. • Backup & Recovery: Perform regular backups, verify restores, and test disaster recovery plans. • Security & Compliance: Manage roles, permissions, and enforce HIPAA/security standards. • Upgrades & Patching: Apply Epic-released updates and RDBMS upgrades in production and non-production environments. • Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Use Epic and third-party tools to monitor database health and resolve issues. • Collaboration: Work with application analysts, report writers, and infrastructure teams for system changes and enhancements. • Documentation: Maintain operational runbooks, recovery procedures, and configuration guides. • Provide 24x7 on-call support, ensuring rapid resolution of critical system issues. • Document processes and technical specifications and deliver knowledge transfer to team members. • Track and resolve issues using a ticketing system. • Demonstrate strong understanding of both technical and business requirements in healthcare environments.
Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field. • 3–5 years of DBA experience, with at least 2 years supporting Epic systems as a Database Administrator.



• Database Administration experience is required. • Basic familiarity with EHR systems including workflows and business processes • Multiyear programming experience in classroom or business setting in programming languages such as TCL, Java Script, Java, or Python. • On-Call Support: Participate in after-hours support and change control processes and on-call support as part of an on-call rotation • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication abilities. • Willingness to work in US business hours • Willing and able to support multiple healthcare systems across three different time zones in the US. • Dedicated, self-motivated, versátil, and self-directed with a strong work ethic.
Must-Have (Non-Negotiable) Skills: • Epic Cogito/Clarity Certification – Required for administering Epic’s analytics environment and ETL processes. • Strong SQL Server Expertise – Proficiency in MS SQL Server, including performance tuning and query optimization. • ETL Process Management – Hands-on experience with Clarity Console and Caboodle ETL workflows, troubleshooting failures, and ensuring data integrity. • Familiarity with programming languages API or scripting languages – Java, C++,. Net, Python, Java Script, etc.
Important (Strongly Preferred) Skills: • Epic Caboodle & Slicer Dicer Administration – Ability to configure Caboodle data models and manage Slicer Dicer security. • System Administration Background – Experience with Linux servers, VMware environments, and storage systems supporting Epic infrastructure. • Performance Monitoring & Capacity Planning – Skilled in using Epic and third-party tools for proactive database health checks and resource planning. • Build SSIS Packages

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