Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Summary
Responsible for the efficient and effective management of data assets as well as designing and implementing data management strategy and processes related to acquiring, organizing, storing, integrating, and maintaining data within an organization. Establishes data management strategy, data governance policies, procedures, and practices to ensure the effective and efficient use of data throughout its lifecycle. Oversees implementation of data management tools and technologies. Collaborates with stakeholders to understand data requirements.
Job Duties
- Design enterprise-level database architecture and standards.
- Develop strategies for scalability, security, and high availability.
- Plan and lead database modernization and migration projects.
- Establish data governance frameworks and policies.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Analyze and optimize database performance across platforms.
- Plan for future capacity and resource requirements.
- Implement automation for provisioning and maintenance.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and integrate best practices.
- Work with cross-functional teams on architecture decisions.
- Mentor DBAs and developers on database best practices.
- Maintain architecture diagrams, SOPs, and compliance documentation.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- 7 years related work experience
- Proficiency in relational and cloud database platforms, including Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Azure SQL Database, AWS RDS, and Google Cloud SQL.
- Strong expertise in data modeling and architecture (ER modeling, normalization, schema design) and performance tuning techniques such as query optimization, indexing, and partitioning.
- In-depth knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery strategies (clustering, replication, AlwaysOn) and security practices including encryption, auditing, and role-based access control.
- Experience with automation and scripting using PowerShell, Python, T-SQL, and PL/SQL, as well as infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform and Ansible for database provisioning.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools (SQL Profiler, Oracle Enterprise Manager, SolarWinds DPA) and compliance standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. or
- Master’s Degree Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 7 lbs., continuous sitting >67%, frequent keyboard use/repetitive motion, frequent fine motor activity/wrist position deviation.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
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Work Shift:
Day ShiftAddress:
515 Hamilton StPrimary Location:
Three City CenterPosition Type:
OnsiteUnion:
Not ApplicableWork Schedule:
Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p (negotiable) with weekends and off hours as needed for go-live/upgrade activitiesDepartment:
1004-13089 COH-Epic ConversionSkills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- 7 years related work experience
- Proficiency in relational and cloud database platforms including Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Azure SQL Database, AWS RDS, Google Cloud SQL
- Strong expertise in data modeling and architecture (ER modeling, normalization, schema design) and performance tuning (query optimization, indexing, partitioning)
- In-depth knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery strategies (clustering, replication, AlwaysOn) and security practices (encryption, auditing, role-based access control)
- Experience with automation and scripting using PowerShell, Python, T-SQL, PL/SQL and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform and Ansible
- Familiarity with monitoring tools such as SQL Profiler, Oracle Enterprise Manager, SolarWinds DPA and compliance standards (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX)
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
What We Do
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an operator of a network of hospitals and outpatient care centers intended to heal, comfort, and care for the people of the community. Their mission is to improve lives by offering health care services including community health centers, general physician services, pharmacy, imaging, and home health.






