Unix Administrator / Engineer

About the role

This position is mostly remote but requires on‑site work periodically in Ann Arbor, MI. It is a Contract role supporting the Unix/Linux and Container Services team on a multi‑year IT Integration Project that aims to unite two internal organizations with common systems, tools, processes, and support models. The team designs, supports, and governs Unix/Linux servers and OpenShift container environments, managing over 2,000 physical and virtual (VMware) AIX/Linux systems across on‑premises and cloud platforms. The position is anticipated to close on September 30, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Implement, manage, and support more than 2,000 physical and virtual (VMware) AIX/Linux servers across on‑premises and cloud environments.
• Support IT modernization initiatives such as the OpenShift Container Platform, Ansible Automation Platform, cloud infrastructure, and compute services.
• Contribute to automation, configuration management, and orchestration strategies that improve operational efficiency, scalability, and service reliability.
• Ensure AIX, Linux, and OpenShift platforms remain secure, reliable, cost‑effective, and aligned with organizational goals while supporting critical clinical, research, educational, and administrative applications.
• Report to the Manager of the Unix/Linux and Container Services team.

Skills

• Red Hat Administration experience
• OpenShift / Kubernetes Platform Administration
• Infrastructure Automation & Source Control (Ansible + GitLab/GitHub)
• Nice‑to‑haves: AIX experience, Ansible Playbooks, UCS Cisco

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $40.00 – $50.00 per hour; individual compensation within this range depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job‑related factors.