Unix, Linux and Container Services Manager

Manager of Unix, Linux and Container Services

The Manager of Unix, Linux and Container Services is responsible for leading the design, support and governance of Michigan Medicine's Unix, Linux, and Container environments. This role ensures that Unix, Linux operating systems and Open Shift container environments are secure, cost-efficient, and aligned with organizational goals, supporting clinical, research, and administrative functions.

Reporting to the Director of Data Center Infrastructure, the Manager of Unix, Linux and Container Services provides technical leadership for the implementation of operating system deployments, security architecture, hybrid cloud solutions, and Open Shift container platforms. The Manager collaborates closely and works in partnership with Architecture, Security, Networking, Application, Windows, and Storage teams to ensure seamless on-premises and Cloud integration. This role is responsible for maintaining high availability, performance, and compliance with industry regulations such as HIPAA and NIST.

The Manager of the Unix Hosting Services Team within HITS Enterprise Infrastructure (EI) is a leadership role responsible for overseeing strategic direction, operational excellence, and continuous improvement of Unix, Linux and Container Services at Michigan Medicine. This role manages a team of 12 IT professionals, including senior systems architects and application programmers, in managing a complex environment of over 1,700 Unix and Linux servers across physical and virtual (VMWare) platforms and Azure Cloud.

As well as critical infrastructure services such as Open Shift Cluster Platform, Ansible Automation Platform, and Cisco hardware management within MM Datacenters.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years of IT-related experience.
• 3 years in a managerial/supervisory or team lead role overseeing 5 or more direct reports.
• Strong experience in Unix or Linux Servers and Container Orchestration administration.

• Master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience deploying and supporting on-premises and hybrid environments.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for working with cross-functional teams.
• Leadership/management experience, with the ability to mentor and develop staff.
• Solid understanding of security best practices.

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees, and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems.

In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This position is being offered as a Hybrid position. We support work/life balance through various flexible work scheduling options. Apply to be part of a strong team that partners with our institution, community, and each other.

We offer a benefits package that includes comprehensive training and career development opportunities, generous retirement savings plans, ample paid time off, and a wealth of family care support: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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