Senior Data Steward for Genome Database
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Senior Data Steward for Genome Database
Do you want to help ensure the reliable and secure operation of one of Denmark’s most advanced data infrastructures for personalized medicine? And are you passionate about working with structured and unstructured databases, metadata and dataflows? The Danish National Genome Center is looking for an experienced Senior Data Steward with strong technical expertise to manage and monitor our national genome database.
About the Danish National Genome Center (DNGC)
The Danish National Genome Center collects genomic data from Danish citizens in a secure national infrastructure, providing analyses and data to doctors, researchers, and patients while advancing knowledge in personalized medicine both in Denmark and internationally. DNGC is part of the Danish Health Data Authority under the Ministry of the Interior and Health. Learn more about us at ngc.dk.
The role
You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and monitoring of the genome database, which is a key part of Denmark’s personalized medicine infrastructure.
The system is based on an S3 object store, a PostgreSQL metadata database, and several custom-built components for encryption, data transfer, and automation.
You will collaborate closely with developers, system administrators, and regional partners to ensure that data flows run efficiently and securely — from collection at hospitals and regional centers to storage and processing at NGC.
Key responsibilities
We imagine you hold a relevant degree in computer science, software engineering, IT operations, or a related discipline. Equivalent skills acquired through professional experience are equally valuable. Above all, you bring a solid technical foundation and thrive in managing complex, security-critical systems.
We expect you to have:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing organization with highly skilled and committed colleagues. You will play a central role in a national flagship initiative on personalized medicine, working with advanced technologies and complex data flows.
We offer:
You will be employed as either a special consultant or a chief consultant depending on your experience and qualifications according to the current collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Central Organization of Danish Academics.
It is a prerequisite for employment that you can be security cleared and that this can be maintained throughout the employment relationship.
Want to know more?
For further information about the role, please contact:
Click “Apply for this position” to send us your application, including CV and diploma(s). Interviews are expected to take place in week 45.
Learn more about us at ngc.dk.
About the Danish National Genome Center (DNGC)
The Danish National Genome Center collects genomic data from Danish citizens in a secure national infrastructure, providing analyses and data to doctors, researchers, and patients while advancing knowledge in personalized medicine both in Denmark and internationally. DNGC is part of the Danish Health Data Authority under the Ministry of the Interior and Health. Learn more about us at ngc.dk.
The role
You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and monitoring of the genome database, which is a key part of Denmark’s personalized medicine infrastructure.
The system is based on an S3 object store, a PostgreSQL metadata database, and several custom-built components for encryption, data transfer, and automation.
You will collaborate closely with developers, system administrators, and regional partners to ensure that data flows run efficiently and securely — from collection at hospitals and regional centers to storage and processing at NGC.
Key responsibilities
- Data governance & stewardship: establishing frameworks for data classification, lifecycle management, data ownership, and change control.
- Metadata / schema management: PostgreSQL/JSONB schemas, versioning/migrations, reference models, and data contracts.
- Data flows / movers from regional partners: harmonization, validation, deduplication, data quality measurement, and clear error-correction feedback loops.
- Access & compliance: working with colleagues responsible for user management / Keycloak administration to define roles and policies; ensuring GDPR/DPIA prerequisites and audit readiness.
- Database operations & maintenance: managing the genome database (S3 object store and PostgreSQL metadata database).
- Monitoring & troubleshooting: handling errors and monitoring data flows from the regions to NGC.
- Security & encryption: administration and further development of encryption mechanisms and security protocols.
- Automation: streamlining operational tasks with Ansible playbooks.
- Identity & access management: integrating and maintaining Keycloak for authentication and authorization.
- Collaboration & version control: using Git for versioning and team collaboration.
- Documentation: producing and maintaining documentation of operational procedures and technical components.
We imagine you hold a relevant degree in computer science, software engineering, IT operations, or a related discipline. Equivalent skills acquired through professional experience are equally valuable. Above all, you bring a solid technical foundation and thrive in managing complex, security-critical systems.
We expect you to have:
- Strong experience with database and storage operations, ideally with S3 and PostgreSQL
- Documented experience with SQL/PostgreSQL, Scripting (validation), and data catalog/lineage tools, as well as familiarity with HL7 FHIR Genomics / GA4GH (ideally also OMOP, SNOMED, and HPO).
- Knowledge of secure data handling and encryption practices
- Experience with Git and DevOps principles
- Are fluent or proficient in Danish, or highly motivated to learn the language.
- Relevant work experience from a public authority is an advantage.
- Work with precision and structure, and are comfortable documenting complex systems
- Enjoy collaborating across disciplines and contributing to a strong team culture
This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing organization with highly skilled and committed colleagues. You will play a central role in a national flagship initiative on personalized medicine, working with advanced technologies and complex data flows.
We offer:
- A varied, motivating position in a dynamic environment
- Flexible working conditions and opportunities for professional development
- The chance to work on projects with great societal impact, applying cutting-edge technologies in healthcare
- A collaborative team environment where Danish is the main language, but English is also widely used
You will be employed as either a special consultant or a chief consultant depending on your experience and qualifications according to the current collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Central Organization of Danish Academics.
It is a prerequisite for employment that you can be security cleared and that this can be maintained throughout the employment relationship.
Want to know more?
For further information about the role, please contact:
- Nicolas Rapin, Senior Consultant at +45 2483 2057
- Jacob Gemmer Gasberg Drasbeck, Head of IT Operations at +45 2382 7469
Click “Apply for this position” to send us your application, including CV and diploma(s). Interviews are expected to take place in week 45.
Learn more about us at ngc.dk.