Unix, Linux and Container Services Manager

About the Role

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.

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

This leadership role oversees strategic direction, operational excellence, and continuous improvement of Unix, Linux, and Container Services at Michigan Medicine. The Manager leads 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, virtual (VMWare), and Azure Cloud platforms, as well as critical infrastructure services such as OpenShift Cluster Platform, Ansible Automation Platform, and Cisco hardware management within Michigan Medicine Datacenters.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Mentor staff and support professional development.
• 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.
• Lead the design, implementation, resource optimization, and lifecycle management of OpenShift Container environments, on-premises and cloud, to support diverse organizational needs.
• Lead the design, implementation, resource optimization, and lifecycle management of Ansible Automation Platform environments, on-premises and cloud, to support diverse organizational automation needs.
• Lead monthly security patching and vulnerability management. Ensure the Unix and Linux hosting environment remains secure, compliant, and resilient.
• Act as a consultant to internal stakeholders, helping define and deliver tailored hosting solutions that meet evolving business and research needs.
• Lead the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies, including hybrid cloud solutions and automation frameworks. Drive innovation in infrastructure design and service delivery.
• Oversee daily operations, including incident response, performance tuning, and capacity planning. Ensure high availability and reliability of all Unix and Linux-based services.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your very first day.
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings.
• Comprehensive training and career development opportunities.
• Generous paid time off.
• Family care support.

Schedule

This position is being offered as a Hybrid role. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change.