Unix, Linux and Container Services Manager

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. 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. 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. 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. 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 has ended. 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.