Senior Database Administrator

Leads the technical management of the availability, security, performance, and integrity of enterprise database environments supporting clinical, ERP, and mission-critical healthcare systems, providing senior-level database administration across multiple platforms and backend and integration support for Cerner and associated healthcare applications. Ensures resilient backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions, and serves as a senior technical authority contributing to quality improvement, IT service management, healthcare accreditation compliance, and enterprise system integration, including medical device and interface connectivity, while supporting departmental governance and operational excellence.ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Database Administration, Availability, and SecurityInstalls, configures, administers, and maintains enterprise database platforms including Microsoft SQL Server (2012, 2016, 2019), Oracle (11g, 19c), cloud-based ERP databases, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.Oversees database availability, performance, integrity, and security across production and non-production environments.Creates and oversees database instances, schemas, objects, roles, and user accounts.Implements database security controls, access management, encryption, auditing, and compliance measures in line with organisational, regulatory, and healthcare requirements.Performs advanced database health checks, performance tuning, optimisation, and root-cause analysis.Healthcare and Mission-Critical Application SupportProvides senior-level backend database support for Cerner, Oracle Fusion ERP, MyCare, and other clinical and enterprise applications.Ensures uninterrupted database operations for systems directly impacting patient care and clinical workflows.Coordinates with vendors and internal IT teams for complex incidents, upgrades, changes, and system enhancements.High Availability, Replication, and Disaster RecoveryConfigures, administers, and monitors Oracle Active Data Guard between production and standby databases, ensuring data synchronisation and integrity.Designs and maintains high-availability and disaster recovery architectures aligned with approved RPO and RTO requirements.Leads and participates in disaster recovery testing, failover simulations, and business continuity exercises.Backup, Recovery, and Data ProtectionAdministers and optimises enterprise backup and recovery platforms, including EMC NetWorker and Data Domain.Defines and enforces backup policies, retention schedules, and disaster recovery strategies for physical, virtual, and cloud environments.Monitors backup operations, capacity utilisation, and failure alerts; resolves complex backup and recovery issues.Performs regular backup validation, restoration testing, and recovery drills.Maintains backup infrastructure through patching, firmware upgrades, and security updates.Prepares audit evidence, reports, and documentation for internal, external, and regulatory audits.Cerner Backend and Infrastructure AdministrationOversees Cerner Production and Certification (PROD and CERT) domains, including installations, maintenance, and coordination with Cerner OMS teams.Administers Cerner non-production domains (BUILD and TRAIN), including domain setup, maintenance, domain copies, and package installations.Maintains Cerner backend infrastructure, including application nodes, database servers, mid-tier servers, and standalone applications.Configures and supports backend integrations with third-party systems using FSI/OpenView and Open Link servers.Supports CAMM backend systems, including file systems, databases, application configurations, and DICOM image viewer troubleshooting.Maintains Cerner 724 downtime infrastructure, including ETL processes and data extracts to designated downtime workstations.Medical Device Integration and Interface ManagementConfigures, supports, and optimises Cerner Medical Device Integration (MDI) and Bedside Medical Device Integration (BMDI) solutions.Integrates laboratory devices with the Laboratory Information System (LIS) based on lab orders and ensures accurate result transmission back to the EMR. Integrates bedside medical devices, including vital signs monitors, infusion pumps, ventilators, anaesthesia machines, fetal monitors, and bridge medical devices.Ensures accurate and timely clinical data capture and documentation within PowerChart and other clinical documentation systems.Designs, builds, configures, and supports HL7 v2.x interfaces, including ORU, ADT, and ORM message types.Administers and supports interface engines such as Cerner iBus, CCE/DA, OpenEngine FSI, Rhapsody, and Mirth.Troubleshot device connectivity, middleware, interface, and data flow issues across clinical systems.Collaborates with biomedical engineering teams, clinical stakeholders, and device vendors to ensure seamless EMR integration. Maintains comprehensive technical documentation, SOPs, configuration records, and interface specifications. Database Up