Company URL: https://www.berkleytechnologyservices.com/                                                                                 

Berkley Technology Services (BTS) is the dynamic technology solution for W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Commercial Lines Insurance Company. With key locations in Urbandale, IA and Wilmington, DE, BTS provides innovative and customer-focused IT solutions to the majority of WRBC’s 60+ operating units across the globe. BTS’s wide reach ensures that ideas and opinions are considered at every level of the organization to guarantee we find the best solutions possible.

Driven by a commitment to collaboration, BTS acts as consultants to our customers and Operating Units by providing comprehensive solutions that not only address the challenge at hand but proactively plan for the “What’s Next” in our industry and beyond.

With a culture centered on innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, BTS stands as a community of technology leaders with eyes toward the future -- leaders who genuinely care about growing not only their team members, but themselves, and take pride in their employees who shine. BTS offers endless ways to get involved and have the chance to grow your career into a wide range of roles you'd never known existed. Come join us as we push forward into the future of industry leading technological solutions.

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The Unix Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of BTS supported Unix systems and related architecture including support and care of existing Unix systems and design and build of new systems, working closely with shared services teams, applications teams, and business units to meet support and project goals.  The position is also responsible for managing the staff responsible for all aspects of Unix systems support, design, and implementation.

• Develop a team of Unix and Linux administrators and engineers including hiring and performance appraisals.
• Ensure the team is properly trained and is current on Unix product trends and innovations
• Maintain the portfolio management system accurately to reflect the priorities of the team, also acting or supplying a project manager for Unix related projects as needed
• Create and adhere to a yearly budget for team and providing estimates for projects
• Provide vendor management for all Unix related vendors including working with Finance on support contracts.
• Oversee Unix team responsibilities for KPMG and SOX controls and audits and ensure Unix team compliance and enforcement of security, audit controls and Unix standards
• Coordinating critical issue resolution as needed
• Off-hours work (evening, weekend) as required by change control procedures and priorities
• Travel to DR site and company sites as requested
• Operational turnover of technical and business projects
• Establishes standards, policies & guidelines for the Unix Platform including utilizing IAC
• Builds relationships that foster collaboration and partnerships to drive better strategies, priorities, and service
• Mentor's members of the Unix team on operational best practices
• Provides escalated support for Business-Critical problems
• Oversee Unix solutions ensuring they meet business needs and align with technology standards
• Oversee team responsibilities for supporting the Ansible platform

• 7+ years in formal leadership roles including budget responsibilities in an IT environment
• Experience leading and managing projects
• Superior problem solving skills
• Familiarity with IAC and languages such as Python, Ansible, Terraform
• Ability to master new technology and applications quickly
• Excellent communication, time management, organization, and planning skills
• Familiarity of Unix/Linux systems: prefer 5-7 years of experience of working with Unix and Linux in some capacity
• Understanding of Unix/Linux server clustering and load balancing technologies
• Prefer P&C Insurance business knowledge
• Prefer ITIL experience and knowledge including change control, incident management and problem management
• A self-motivated individual with a passion for success and a positive attitude
• Ability to work in a fast paced team environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Leads by Example: Professional, big picture thinker, accountable, committed and well respected by team; can contribute significantly to Mission, Vision, and Strategy of the organization; shows strong alignment of work and priorities to vision and strategy.
• Inspires Others: Exhibits a wide breath of technical, operational and team leadership skills; excellent command and control; develops strong talent through good situational management skills; possesses a passion for excellence; consistently strives for excellence and stretches both self and team; well organized and structured.
• Drives Growth: Creative and innovative; challenges mediocrity, status quo; establishes aggressive but obtainable goals; forward thinker and capable of contributing to the development of roadmaps aligned with organizational vision & strategy; methodical and very process focused.
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience and/or alternative qualifications will be considered.

Behavioral Core Competencies:

• Flexibility
• Customer Service Oriented
• Operational Effectiveness
• Personal Ownership
• Quick Decision Making
• Team Builder
• Transformational Leadership

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.