How to Apply
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Job Summary
The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) has a great opportunity for a self-driven, creative, and analytical thinker with great communication skills to join the LSA Technology Services management team. We are seeking an OS Programmer Intermediate to join a team of 9 infrastructure staff. This role will report to the Infrastructure Manager and be an integral part of managing our Windows endpoints, along with other server administration tasks. The position is designed as a hybrid role, offering a dynamic mix of in-person and remote work. After-hours work is an infrequent occurrence.
The target salary range for this position is $70,000 - $81,200
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers comprehensive benefits and wellness programs and a generous benefits package to help you stay well and support you as you plan for a secure future.
Responsibilities*
About The Job
We work with other LSA Technology Services teams, technology teams across campus, and directly with faculty, researchers, and administrators. This team provides and supports an array of technologies that advance the college's and the university's mission. This role will be directly involved in supporting our Windows endpoints with two Senior System Administrators. This work will include packaging software, updating and improving our Windows device build processes, and working with tier 2 support teams to troubleshoot issues and build new processes. The work will also include using Windows tools like Active Directory, Entra ID, and InTune to ensure proper configuration and compliance of our Windows environment. Our environments have a heavy emphasis on research and instruction and provide many opportunities to develop new approaches while still meeting university and college policies and expectations.
As an OS Programmer Intermediate, you'll work directly with other system administrators to support various server environments. This work will include regular server patching, proactive monitoring, configuration and testing backups, and disaster recovery plans. You'll work with the Security team to ensure security requirements are met. You will also have opportunities to drive
exploration of new technologies and approaches through recurring activities that focus on team innovation. This work involves both physical and virtual servers and collaboration with remote and in-person teams so in-person work will be required from time to time.
About You
You have a drive to improve processes and automate work at scale. You know how to work with a variety of technical and non-technical teams to meet the organization's goals. You like learning
new technologies and scripting languages at work. You find tackling new challenges exciting. You're able to work with groups to distill key goals and then translate them into technical approaches to meet those goals.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 2 years of experience with Windows Configuration Manager, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), or InTune
- Minimum 2 years of experience with Windows server administration
- Proficient in the use of Powershell for administration of endpoints at scale. Examples will be requested
Desired Qualifications*
- Server virtualization experience: VMware, Hyper-V, or comparable products
Work Locations
While this position can be predominantly remote, in-person work at our main campus in Ann Arbor, MI, will be required based on situational demands and at the employee's expense.
Our workplace and our benefits are designed to support a sustainable, healthy relationship between life and your work.
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.
Additional Information
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.
To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Background Screening
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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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.