(AFG) Advisor, Database Administration

4-160630-4465: Advisor, Database Administration

Job CategoryIT/Engineering

Duty LocationOverseas – Afghanistan

Type of PositionFull Time

Requisition Number4-160630-4465

Job Description

This position is contingent upon contract awardSOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking individuals to serve as advisors for senior government officials in the Islamic State of Afghanistan in the Area of Database Administration. Candidates will provide in depth security assistance advising, mentoring, training, subject matter expertise and assistance to this program in order to assist the Afghan National Army and Police Forces in assuming full responsibility for the nation’s security needs. Advisors will provide the requisite skill sets and experience to assist in the development of the core management and operational systems essential to enabling the Afghans to independently and effectively plan, program and manage their national army and police forces.Essential Job Duties:• Provides advising, teaching and mentoring in the following areas regarding Database Administration• Responsible for administering, supporting and assisting in the implementation of new and existing systems, data conversions, deployment and monitoring of the system. This includes maintaining legacy system databases, and developing and assisting in the migration to new systems• Responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of the databases as well as troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users.• Required to create or enhance Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) for Microsoft Access modules of the Force Management Database• Ensures data cannot be written that would violate the database’s data validation rules• Writes database documentation, to include data standards, procedures, and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata).• Complies with DoD information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the maintenance and oversight of the database.• Designs, implements, and maintains multi-user databases.• Troubleshoots and resolves database issues.• Trains, Advises, and Assists (TAA) Afghan Database Administrators on proper development and maintenance of the force management database

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or closely related degree from an accredited institution• Three years of experience in database design, development, implementation, or management or closely related area;• Automated data processing knowledge: possess working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, graphics presentation, databases, E-mail clients & web browsers, and web content management• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Interpersonal communication, influence and interaction skills that are effective in a complex strategic environment• Creative problem solving skills• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with harmony and tact in a cramped, austere, combat environment• Possess a final (not interim) DoD SECRET Level Security Clearance before deployment and maintain that clearance

Additional Information

Work Environment:• Living and working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and uncomfortable.• Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions• Personnel should be aware of moving on short notice and under adverse conditions• Be able to travel between work sites with little or no notice

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