Linux/Unix Leader

Westfield is a customer-focused insurance and banking group of businesses. Our winning vision embraces innovation and opportunities in a changing world. Our strength comes through relationships we have built with employees, business partners and customers. The product we offer our customer is peace of mind and our promise of protection is supported by a commitment to service excellence provided by an exceptional team of diverse people. Our success will be based upon knowledge, trust, integrity,

Linux/Unix Leader Job Summary: The Linux/Unix Leader leads a team within IT Infrastructure Services composed of Linux/Unix Admins that support moderate to complex technology and is responsible for operation, performance and results of their respective team. The Leader collaborates and supports the development and execution of the strategic vision and annual planning for team/department. Essential Functions: - Leads the operation, performance, and results of an IT team typically composed of individual contributors and leaders. Typically, supports a technology environment that requires skills of moderate to high level of complexity. - Collaborates and supports the development and execution of the strategic vision and annual planning for team/department. - Performs human capital management responsibilities including employee selection, performance management, coaching, and development. Manages priorities and workload distribution, and removes barriers that impede progress. Completes all personnel, salary administration, and reporting duties. - Performs operational responsibilities that drive team performance and the achievement of service level agreements (SLAs) including planning, execution, process improvement and best-practice sharing. - Responsible for the financial management of the team, including adherence to budgets, budget planning, and reporting on status. Manages a budget of moderate complexity that may include managing hardware, software, vendor expenses, and/or possibly a few large contracts.

Desired Qualifications / Experience / Certification / Education: - Minimum of 3-5 years of IT work experience with demonstrated successful career progression. 2-5 years of people and/or project leadership experience. - Proven ability to solve complex technical problems quickly and efficiently minimizing impact to the organization. - Proven ability to work effectively and efficiently across technology areas, independent of organization structures. - Proven ability to effectively manage a team and individual performance. - Demonstrated strength in organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. - Demonstrated focus and commitment to customer satisfaction. - Demonstrated understanding of and experience in project management. - Demonstrated experience in utilizing Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) or transferable software package. - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Management or related field OR commensurate experience. - Valid driver’s license and a driving record that conforms to company standards. Physical Requirements (specific to the role): The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. - Ability to work effectively in an office environment for 40+ hours per week (including sitting, standing and working on a computer for extended periods of time). - Ability to communicate effectively in a collaborative work environment utilizing various technologies such as: telephone, computer, web, voice, teleconferencing, e-mail, etc. - Ability to travel as required. At Westfield, our employees know how their efforts contribute to the success of the company. Join an organization where your work is important, your time is productive, and your contribution is rewarding. We encourage a culture of sharing knowledge, open communication, supporting co-workers, and accountability. Our employees feel good about the work they do and the people they work with. Our compensation and benefits package is designed to enhance our employees’ work/life balance by addressing their need for financial security, personal and professional growth, family involvement, and a commitment to making a difference in their communities. Our Total Rewards package includes 401K, Pension Plan, Annual Incentive Program and Education Reimbursement.