Manager, Core Operating Systems
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Warren, OH - USA
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Job Description
Manager Core Operating Systems
The Role
The Manager Core Operating Systems leads the team that defines what the operating system environment should be across macOS Windows Linux and VDI. This role owns the strategy standards and direction for Core OS including OS baselines hardening requirements patch and update policies lifecycle decisions and the compliance postureto keep our client environment secure standardized and resilient.
You willsetthe enterprise guardrails for Core OS determininghow images and configurations are designed what controls must be present how strict those controls should be and what constitutes a compliant posture for each platform. Your teamestablishesgolden images OS configuration standards security and compliance requirements and lifecycle roadmaps that define the expected state of the operating system environment.
This team is accountable for the OS-level decisions that shape endpoint security consistency and manageability at scale. They partner closely with endpoint engineering analytics and platform teams that implement automate measure andoperatethese standards through endpoint management tooling and service delivery.
WhatYoullDo
Own theCore Operating Systemsstrategy roadmap and execution as part of the broaderEnd User Engineeringstrategy.
Lead the fullOS lifecycleacrossmacOS Windows Linux and VDI including design provisioning hardening patching compliance support and decommissioning.
Define andmaintainsecure scalable and user-friendlyOS baselines including golden images configuration profiles and policies.
Drive adoption ofmodern cloud-first endpoint managementandzero trustdevice posture practices.
Partner with engineering teams to translate OS standards and requirements into scalable platform capabilities automation and operational processes.
Lead mentor and develop aCore OS engineering team setting priorities team rhythms and a culture of automation reliability security and operational excellence.
Oversee the design and continuous improvement ofOS images configuration baselines patching strategies and configuration-as-code practices.
Partner withSecurity Networking and Supportto implement OS-level controls improve endpoint stability and performance and reduce operational escalations.
Ensure OS and VDI environments meetsecurity compliance audit and risk managementrequirements including documentation and support for audits and incident response.
Serve as the primary point of ownership forCore OSacross internal stakeholders and vendors communicating plans changes impacts and timelines clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or equivalent experience.
6 yearsin endpoint/client engineering Core OS engineering end-user computing or related infrastructure roles.
2 yearsleading engineers or acting as a technical lead with ownership of an OS platform baseline or service.
Hands-on experience managingmacOS Windows Linux and/or VDIin a medium-to-large enterprise environment.
Strong experience withmodern endpoint management platforms(e.g. Intune/Endpoint ManagerJamf SCCM/ConfigMgr Workspace ONE or similar) focused on OS baselines policies and compliance.
Solid background in:
OS imaging / provisioning anddevice enrollment flows
Patch management and OS update strategies
Scripting and automation(e.g. PowerShell Bash Python or similar)
Endpoint security controls at the OS level(EDR disk encryption compliance policies privilege management)
Identity & access integration on endpoints(Azure AD/Entra ID SSO conditional access)
Demonstrated ability toengineer andoperateat scale(thousands of devices multiple OSes multiple regions).
Excellent communication skills and comfort working withsecurity infra and business partners.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience runningglobal or multi-region OS baselinesacross macOS Windows Linux and/or VDI.
Track recordimplementingzero trust / device posture / direct-to-app accessin conjunction with OS configuration and policy.
Experience withVDI/DaaS platforms(Citrix VMware Horizon AVD etc.) including OS image design and lifecycle management.
Familiarity withconfiguration-as-code / infrastructure-as-codeworkflows (Git CI/CD for configuration).
Experience managingbudgets licensing and vendor relationshipsfor endpoint and OS management tools.
What Success Looks Like
New hires receive devices withconsistent secure OS baselinesand can startworkwith minimal manual setup.
HighOS patch and compliance ratesacross macOS Windows Linux and VDI with minimal disruption to end users.
Fewer OS-related incidents and escalations with more remediation handled through self-service and automation rather than manual intervention.
Strong ongoing partnership withSecurity and Infrastructureon zero trust and modern management initiatives.
A high-performingengagedCore OS teamthat ships improvements regularly and reliably.
A measurable improvement in anIt Just Works-style experience: devices stay fast andstableOS updates are predictable and users rarely think about the underlying operating system because it simply works.
Additional Information
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g. H1-B OPT STEM OPT CPT TN J-1etc).
This role is categorized ashybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week (or other frequency as dictated by their manager).
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