Position Summary
The Platform Services teams provide Application Engineering (OpenShift, server management etc.), Messaging and Collaboration (Active Directory, Microsoft 365 products etc.), Database Administration (Oracle Exadata, SQL Server etc.), and Identity Management services (Okta, SailPoint etc.) for MSU.
The Platform Services Manager pro vides strategic direction and leadership for the Platform Services teams and is responsible for the oversight of the key supported platforms, related projects, operations, and initiatives. The supervisors of the Application Engineering, Messaging and Collaboration, Database Administration, and Identity Management teams will report to this position. This position will manage and coordinate the work of supervisors of platform teams that report up through this area and provides guidance for key initiatives in consultation with senior leadership in Enterprise Services. This position will work closely and collaboratively with their team s, supervisors, and senior leadership of Enterprise Services, as well as units across campus to provide cross-functional solutions to complex platform use cases. They will work in a dynamic and high intensity environment. They will lead resolution of large enterprise outages (Major Incidents) related to the areas they support and provide support t o other areas across IT as needed.
This position will be primarily hybrid with the expectation to come onsite a minimum of 2 days per week.
Michigan State University (MSU) is ran ked #30 among public universities and #63 overall in U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2025. Located in East Lansing, three miles east of the state’s capitol, the MSU community includes more than 12,000 faculty, academic and support staff, as well as over 51,000 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care, prescription, and dental coverage , and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution, as well as basic life insurance. In addition, MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance.
MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources t hat support MSU’s mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program with coursework in an information technology field or area related to the duties to be performed; Over 8 years of increasing responsibility in supporting platforms and related deployments. Proven experience in leading IT teams.
Desired Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication; Broad platform ser vices knowledge in database, identity, collaboration, and application engineering platforms. Leadership experience in IT teams. Background in higher ed data and university systems. Skilled at managing system operations, production environments, multiple projects, priorities, and dead lines. Familiarity with Okta, SailPoint, Office 365 tooling, Exadata, Oracle RAC, OpenShift, VMWare, Kubernetes, Docker. Strong leadership skills.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Cover Letter
Resume
3 Professional References
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Website
www.tech.msu.edu
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Bidding eligibility ends January 20, 2026 at 11:55 P.M.
