As some of you may have already heard, I'm planning on retiring at the end of March next year. The UofM's Computer Science Department has just posted the following job description:

Linux Systems Administrator - IT4 (AESES) - Requisition No 41982

Location : Computer Science Expected Start Date : Jan/05/2026 Full Time : Yes Permanent : Yes Posting End Date : Nov/21/2025

Job Description : Linux Systems Administrator - Information Technologist 4 (AESES) New Budget-Funded Continuing Full-Time 35.00 hours/week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Salary Range: $38.32 - $55.25 per hour ($69,742.40 - $100,555.00 per annum) Proposed Start Date: January 5, 2026 Trial/Probation Period: 840.00 work hours

Full posting, including responsibilities and qualifications can be found here: https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/default.aspx?REQ_ID=41982

Gilbert