Unix, Linux and Container Services Manager

Kappaalphapsi1911; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

2:1 retirement match

Job summary

Michigan Medicine seeks a Manager of Unix, Linux and Container Services to lead design, support, and governance of Unix, Linux, and container environments. You will ensure secure, cost-efficient operations that support clinical, research, and administrative functions.

The role manages 12 IT professionals across 1,700+ Unix/Linux servers (VMware, Azure) and OpenShift/Ansible platforms, partnering with Architecture, Security, Networking, and Storage teams to maintain high availability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7 years of professional IT experience with 2+ years in a leadership role overseeing teams of 5+
• Strong experience in Unix or Linux Servers and Container Orchestration administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary team.
• Direct planning, deployment, design, and lifecycle management of Unix/Linux server environments (on-prem and cloud).
• Lead OpenShift container infrastructure design, implementation, and lifecycle management.
• Oversee Ansible Automation Platform deployments and lifecycle management.
• Lead security patching, vulnerability management, and compliance with HIPAA/NIST.
• Engage with internal stakeholders to tailor hosting solutions for business/research needs.
• Drive technology strategy including hybrid cloud and automation frameworks.
• Oversee daily operations and capacity planning for high availability of Unix/Linux services.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, SLAs, and cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Unix/Linux server management

Container orchestration

OpenShift

Ansible automation

Security & compliance

Vendor management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / IT

Tools

OpenShift

Ansible Automation Platform

VMware

Azure Cloud

Cisco networking hardware

Job description

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management: Provide strategic and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary team. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Mentor staff and support professional development.
• Unix and Linux Server Environments: Direct the planning, deployment, design, and lifecycle management of AIX and Linux server environments on-premises and in the cloud for small, medium, and large-scale clinical, research, and business initiatives.
• OpenShift Container Infrastructure: Lead the design, implementation, resource optimization, and lifecycle management of OpenShift Container environments, on-premises and cloud, to support diverse organizational needs.
• Ansible Automation Platform: Lead the design, implementation, resource optimization, and lifecycle management of Ansible Automation Platform environments, on-premises and cloud, to support diverse organizational automation needs.
• Security & Compliance: Lead monthly security patching and vulnerability management. Ensure the Unix and Linux hosting environment remains secure, compliant, and resilient.
• Customer Engagement: Act as a consultant to internal stakeholders, helping define and deliver tailored hosting solutions that meet evolving business and research needs.
• Technology Strategy: Lead the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies, including hybrid cloud solutions and automation frameworks. Drive innovation in infrastructure design and service delivery.
• Customer Engagement: Act as a consultant to internal stakeholders, helping define and deliver tailored hosting solutions that meet evolving business and research needs.
• Technology Strategy: Lead the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies, including hybrid cloud solutions and automation frameworks. Drive innovation in infrastructure design and service delivery.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations, including incident response, performance tuning, and capacity planning. Ensure high availability and reliability of all Unix and Linux-based services.
• Collaboration & Vendor Management: Work closely with internal teams and external vendors to support system deployments, upgrades, and service enhancements. Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure high-quality support and cost-effective solutions.

What You’ll Do

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 OpenShift container environments are secure, cost-efficient, and aligned with organizational goals, supporting clinical, research, and administrative functions. The Manager reports to the Director of Data Center Infrastructure and provides technical leadership for the implementation of operating system deployments, security architecture, hybrid cloud solutions, and OpenShift 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 OpenShift Cluster Platform, Ansible Automation Platform, and Cisco hardware management within MM Datacenters.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Desired Qualifications

• 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.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

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

Modes of Work

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.

Work Locations

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.

Additional Information

Benefits 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: https://careers.umich.edu/benefits.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations, and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components: patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre- employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Pre- employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.