Database Programmer/Administrator

Location MD - Silver Spring

Job Code 11867

# of openings 1

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The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a need for a Database Programmer/Administrator to support our government customer located in Silver Spring, MD.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide bioinformatics support to perform knowledge engineering functions between the IT staff and the medical research staff.

• Support shall include management of information management programs, projects, and systems; designing, developing, testing, and documenting software, hardware, and interface requirements; enhancing existing systems used for genotypic, phenotypic, epidemiological, and demographic data.

• Collaborate with MRSN personnel to accomplish assignments as needed and as determined by the developmental stages of each pipeline.

• Assist with the development of the MRSN Integrated Genome Handling Tool (MIGHT), a single software package custom-designed to handle the automated, a la carte execution of several of the CARB-MRSN bioinformatic core analysis tools.

• Assist the development of custom Python scripts for the rapid analysis of tens to thousands bacterial genomes to include QC thresholds, species identification, typing, cluster detection, prediction of resistance and virulence genes, annotation, variant analysis, and the implementation of NextFlow or similar workflow management system.

• Establish custom scripts and/or ad-hoc access to electronic data systems (e.g., the Composite Health Care System [CHCS] and GENESIS) to maintain and improve automated solutions for data pulls and processing in ARMoR-D or in bioinformatic genome repository.

• Provide support to the implementation, maintenance, and development of a centralized genome and genomic data repository for the sequenced isolates in the MRSN collection. The data repository shall be designed to maximize accessibility and ease of use to other MRSN personnel, leadership, and relevant partners.

• Develop a custom NoSQL, document-oriented database for the storage and query of genetic information derived from the analysis of bacterial genomes. Advance the integration of this resource with the corresponding repository of genomic sequences, the MIGHT analytics workflow, and the corresponding clinical metadata in the ARMOR-D database.

  REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Security Plus certification

• Programming abilities in other languages such as HTML, Java, JavaScript, PHP, PERL, Rust, SQL will be required.

  REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to design, install, implement, and administer SQL Server databases and servers in the DoD environment to include MS SQL Server 2016

• Ability to implement MS SSRS systems and develop and deploy reports.

• MS SQL Server 2008 R2; with other commercial reporting and analytic tools like Tableau, Power BI, Crystal reports, etc.; web application development.

  REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Must have an active Secret clearance.

  ​The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

  We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here (HRdept@alakaina.com) to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

  The Alakaina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Keaki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kāpili Services, Pookela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alakaina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

  For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com.

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