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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Data Scientist / Scientific Programmer to join the Marine Chemistry and Geochemistry Department. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for benefits.   A data scientist / scientific programmer is sought to contribute a new initiative to develop innovative capacity for co-design of ocean observing and modeling systems in support of carbon cycle science and climate solutions. A central role for the successful candidate will be to contribute to a new NSF-supported five-year initiative between Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) to advance regional ocean modeling and data assimilation with a focus on carbon cycling. The internal working title for this position could be either Information Associate I, Information Associate II, or Information Associate III. The final level of the position will be determined commensurate with the selected candidate's level of education & experience. 

The position is responsible for strategically leading information technology (IT) support and development for the scientific and engineering departments at the institution. This person will direct IS staff in establishing strong working relationships with key individuals throughout the research organization and collaborating to implement various IT solutions to ensure needs are met and high service levels are maintained. This position will also support the Marine Facilities and Ship Operations department IT needs as well as some administrative systems. Both commercial and custom applications will be supported and deployed with various technologies including laboratory systems, embedded applications, databases, web sites, SaaS applications, and artificial intelligence.

The Business Systems Analyst at WHOI will play a pivotal role in the implementation, enhancement and optimization of the institution's Workday technology ecosystem, encompassing Human Capital Management (HCM), Payroll, and Finance modules. Reporting directly to the Director of Business Systems, the ideal candidate will possess prior experience working with Workday technology, specifically within the non-profit research sector. The incumbent will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify, implement, and maintain solutions that streamline and enhance WHOI's Workday processes, including active involvement in the implementation of Workday and collaboration with stakeholders from People Operations and Finance. Anticipated end of project date: January 1, 2025.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is currently searching for a Senior Security Engineer to join the Information Systems Department. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position, and is eligible for full benefits.     Reporting to the Sr Manager, IS Security, the Senior Security Engineer is responsible for supporting the mission of the information security program at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI).   This position is responsible for assisting in the implementation, operation and management of internal and external information security efforts,enhancing our cyber security stance. Tools to support include firewalls, multi-factor authentication (MFA), identity, vulnerability management, end point protection, compliance controls and security incident event management (SIEM).