Database Program Administrator

Culmen International is seeking a Database Program Administrator to work on site at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Silver Springs, Maryland.Provide bioinformatics support to perform knowledge engineering functions between the IT staff and the medical research staffSupport 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 pipelineAssist 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 toolsAssist 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 systemEstablish 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 repositoryProvide 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 databaseMust be a U.S. CitizenMust have an active Secret clearanceSecurity Plus certificationProgramming abilities in other languages such as HTML, Java, JavaScript, PHP, PERL, Rust, SQL will be required.Ability to design, install, implement, and administer SQL Server databases and servers in the DoD environment to include MS SQL Server 2016Ability 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 developmentCulmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, improving global health and humanitarian programs, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 140 countries, we help our customers to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments worldwide.Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all employees and their eligible dependents for full-time positions (including same or opposite-sex domestic partners)401k – Vested immediately and 4% matchLife insurance and disability paid by the companyAFLAC AvailableTuition Assistance12 Paid Holidays At Culmen International we are committed to creating, promoting, and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work around the world. We include and celebrate employees of diverse races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, languages, (dis)abilities, ages, and religious commitments. These differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and clients. Culmen is an equal opportunity employer.