Job details
Job type full-time contract
Full job description
Description:
Raventek has a current opening for a senior health data management engineer to support the department of veterans affairs (va) electronic health record modernization (ehrm) program.
Review system logs and determine corrective actions to achieve high system uptimePerform quality control that checks data between the source vista systems and the shadow database elements – 131 sites in allMonitor and validate backups completeMonitor and validate cache/iris server instances and cache/iris mirror instances are operationalValidate test, development, staging and production environments are operationalValidate high-availability as part of the disaster recovery strategy for the databasesReview and recommend enhancements to the database capacity planning scriptsReview and recommend enhancement to database encryption and decryption proceduresMonitor cache/iris server error logs and check e-mail alertsSupport troubleshooting incidents and monitor through resolutionDocument database configurationsAnalyze change requests, determine the impact of changes, test and validate changes, and document changesReview performance tuning scripts and provide recommendations for performance optimizationReview the setup of special mirror systems to cachefdw, the central mirror baseValidate the copying of journal files from cachefdw/cachevx130 daily so that system maybe be restored to several days behindExamine log files and monitor on a regular basis, (at least 2x/day) for errors and warningsValidate and monitor storage, databases, and journal files for unusual activityReview and validate vx130 application monitoring procedures; and provide recommendations for enhancementsValidate and monitor vista shadows are up-to-date and keeping up with all transactionsValidate and monitor journalreaders are running and adding entries to datafiler queue.
Validate and monitor datafiler is keeping up with data being added to the datafiler queue by journalreaderValidate and monitor the number of records being added to vx130 datastore in fdw databases are increasing at a normal rateValidate and monitor mirrored databases are running and transactions are current with each databaseValidate and monitor ensemble is moving records to healtheintent with no anomalies and/or errorsDevelop documentation for each cache/iris class assigned and built that includes the project summary, the vx130 data domain, and a list of the vista files and fields contained in the classUpdate documentation for ensemble services, processes and operationsDocument database restoration processes in support of disaster recoveryUpdate the disaster recovery technical guide and user guide.
Requirements:
Required security clearance: us citizen with the ability to obtain a public trust.
Qualifications requirements:
Be able to create strategies and plans for integration of multiple it systems/subsystems into an operational unit, ensuring full functional and performance capabilities are retained.
Able to coordinate with development and user teams to assess risks, goals and needs and ensure that all are adequately addressed.
Experienced in introducing new hardware or software into a new or existing environment while minimizing disruption and mitigating risks.
Able to be cost conscience as well addressing goals.
Required education and experience:
Bachelor`s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or equivalent
Minimum of 15 years of experienceAn additional 8 years of relevant experience may be substituted for degree requirements
Preferred qualifications:
Experience in the va
Experience implementing ehr
Experience with va and dod legacy health data, private sector health data
Experience with enterprise network concepts (mpls, prioritization, segmentation, load balancing, segmentation, continuity of operations)
Experience with scalability analysis and modeling
Experience with vista, cache, iris, and ensemble
Experience with system (end-to-end) performance assessment and optimization
Employment type: full time / permanent
Working conditions:
This position is 100% remote.
Maybe required to covid vaccine or negative testing requirement.
Physical requirements:
Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hearMost positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written formatMust be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writingEmployee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 poundsRegular and predictable attendance is essential.
Background screening/check/investigation:
Successful completion of a background screening/check/investigation will/may be required as a condition of hire.
Ada: raventek will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the americans with disabilities act of 1990.
Eeo/aa: raventek does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
