Chief Information Officer Scientific Computing

Guide scientific computing and cybersecurity at the Vector Institute, leading Toronto-based technology strategy for a national AI research organization.As Chief Information Officer, you will oversee the systems supporting Vector’s research mission, operations, and strategic objectives. Your portfolio spans high-performance AI compute, hybrid cloud utilization, enterprise architecture, data privacy, and cybersecurity governance. You will develop technical teams, advise senior leadership, and engage university, government, health, research, and industry stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:
Oversee planning, procurement, and operations for AI compute facilitiesAssess computing and staffing needs for leadership-class research environmentsImprove data management, privacy protections, and cybersecurity governanceLead Business Computing and Scientific Computing team developmentForecast technology trends and inform infrastructure investment decisionsRequirements:
Seven or more years of leadership experienceExperience with GPUs and large-scale high-performance computing preferredExperience managing mostly open-source software environmentsKnowledge of cybersecurity protections and regulated data privacyStrong communication for vendor discussions and negotiationsBring scientific computing leadership, security expertise, and stakeholder judgment to Vector’s AI infrastructure and research operations.
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