Epic ODBA Systems Engineer II

Mass General Brigham (Enterprise Services)
$75,275.20 - $109,553.60
United States, Massachusetts, Somerville
399 Revolution Drive (Show on map)
Jun 21, 2026
Help Power One of the Largest Healthcare Systems in the Country At Mass General Brigham, we are transforming healthcare through technology. As we continue to grow and invest in our Epic infrastructure, we're expanding our Epic Engineer team to support innovative initiatives that improve care delivery and impact patient populations across our world-class healthcare system. This is an opportunity to work on highly visible, enterprise-scale Epic environments while collaborating with talented teams across Digital, Clinical Informatics, and Operations. Our engineers play a critical role in ensuring the stability, performance, and scalability of systems that support millions of patient interactions each year. The Systems Engineer II - Epic ODBA is responsible for managing the enterprise Epic EHR database environments at Mass General Brigham. The Engineer provides ongoing support including building, upgrading, patching and extensive monitoring. The Epic ODBA will ensure stability, performance and high availability of these critical systems. What You'll Do Manage and support Epic ODB environments, including installations, configurations, upgrades, and patching Perform IRIS database administration and support enterprise Epic infrastructure Monitor, analyze, and optimize system performance while supporting capacity planning efforts Partner with Epic application, infrastructure, and operations teams to maintain a highly available environment Troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement scalable solutions Support ongoing modernization initiatives, including cloud and platform engineering efforts What We're Looking For Bachelor's Degree required This role can review and consider experience in lieu of a degree Epic ODBA certification Preferred Experience administering enterprise systems and platform Experience administering and supporting enterprise Epic environments Strong knowledge of Epic infrastructure, ODB management, upgrades, and patching Experience with system performance analysis, troubleshooting, and capacity planning Preferred Qualifications Strong InterSystems IRIS database administration expertise UNIX/Linux system administration and scripting experience Familiarity with cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform Experience with Epic Chronicles, Data Courier, and related Epic technologies Passion for solving complex technical challenges in a mission-driven healthcare environment Skills For Success Ability to manage Epic ODB environments including installations, configurations, upgrades and patching IRIS database administration expertise strongly preferred Experience in system performance analysis and capacity planning Experience and knowledge of UNIX/Linux system administration and scripting preferred Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) Familiarity with Epic Chronicles, Data Courier and other Epic applications preferred Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex system and application issues. Understanding of system security concepts and the implementation of security-leading practices. Excellent reasoning and analytic skills in a time critical/mission critical problem-solving operation. Excellent presentation skills Ability to lead discussions on specific technical topics Excellence at prioritizing work and tasks. Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical people. Working Model Requirements M-F Eastern Business Hours Full Time required Hybrid model includes in person onsite work at MGB local sites, weekly or monthly, to be determined based on business needs Must be flexible for 1x weekly or 2x monthly at least, for in person stakeholder meetings, team meetings and internal customer needs On remote workdays, employees must use a stable, secure, and compliant workstation in a quiet environment. Teams video is required and must be accessed using MGB-provided equipment Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.