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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

The Linux Engineering Team Lead will oversee a team of engineers responsible for Linux vulnerability remediation and patch management across enterprise systems. This role requires a strategic leader with deep technical expertise in Linux environments and proven experience managing people and projects. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on technical skills with strong leadership capabilities to ensure secure stable and compliant Linux infrastructure.

Ansible automation will be a key tool for streamlining vulnerability remediation and patch management processes enabling efficient and consistent deployment across environments.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor a team of Linux engineers providing guidance on best practices for vulnerability remediation and patch management.
Develop and implement strategies for Linux system hardening security compliance and lifecycle management.
Monitor and report on vulnerability remediation progress using tools such as ServiceNow Vulnerability Response and Qualys.
Oversee patch deployment processes across multiple environments ensuring minimal downtime and maximum security.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align Linux infrastructure initiatives with organizational goals.
Manage project timelines resource allocation and deliverables for Linux-related initiatives.
Establish and enforce standards for Linux system configuration automation and documentation.
Serve as the primary escalation point for complex Linux issues and coordinate resolution efforts.
Drive continuous improvement in automation monitoring and operational efficiency.

For this opportunity Truist will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B F-1 OPT F-1 STEM OPT F-1 CPT J-1 TN-1 or TN-2 E-3 O-1 or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)

This position is office-centric 5 days a week in one of our Truist hub locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed both major and minor which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
1. Evaluate financial-technology and other emerging technology trends in the industry to identify opportunities that warrant consideration and potential investment by the CTO.
2. Stay abreast of business trends to identify existing and emerging enterprise gaps or opportunities; develop strategies to address gaps and take advantage of opportunities.
3. Establish principles rules standards and best practices for enterprise technologies injecting these in the established architecture and project review processes.
4. Support strategic business transformation initiatives (Core Banking transformation Enterprise Digital Strategy).
5. Develop business cases that effectively represent the business opportunity and the investments (people funding time) required to achieve the enterprise value.
6. Effectively communicate technology and business enablement future-state recommendations to a variety of audiences (from Board level/Executive Management to technologists to end-users) such that it engenders buy-in and active support.
7. Establish framework for identifying broad architecture strategies choices and standards.
8. Identify future Truist transformation needs.
9. Develop and leverage a network of external business partners academics and technology thought leaders to ensure Truist positioned for the digital future.
10. Collaborate with the broader Truist architecture community and provide input into Information Technology (IT) strategies and Architecture standards.
11. Provide influential leadership that supports insightful decision-making effectively aligns technology capabilities with business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
1. Bachelors degree in Business Management or Management Information Systems-related field or equivalent education and related training
2. Fifteen to twenty years of progressively responsible leadership experience in technology;
3. Fifteen to twenty years of experience in technology strategy and/or architectural domains
4. Comprehensive experience with various architectural domains such as application data infrastructure security and integration
5. Broad understanding of technology architectural and strategic-planning concepts
6. Ability to identify and translate enterprise-level needs into technology plans/business solutions
7. Ability to interact effectively with Executive Management
8. Strong interpersonal collaboration and communication skills
9. Ability to think and act strategically
10. Substantial experience as a senior-level and effective negotiator (internal and external negotiations)
11. Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office software products

Preferred Qualifications:
- Deep technical experience in Linux environment

- Experience with Ansible automation

- Experience with ServiceNow Vulnerability Response & Qualys

- Strategic leadership abilities

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

Sitting
Frequently (25% - 50% of the time)
Lifting
Up to 25 lbs.
Visual / Audio / Speaking
Able to access and interpret client information received from the computer and able to hear and speak with individuals in person and on the phone.
Manual Dexterity / Keyboarding
Able to work standard office equipment including PC keyboard and mouse copy/fax machines and printers.
Availability
Able to work all hours scheduled including overtime as directed by manager/supervisor and required by business need.
Travel
Up to 25%

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the offers medical dental vision life insurance disability accidental death and dismemberment tax-preferred savings accounts and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment along with 10 sick days (also prorated) and paid holidays. For more details on Truists generous benefit plans please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division this job may also be eligible for Truists defined benefit pension plan restricted stock units and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply based on full-time or part-time status position and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race gender color religion citizenship or national origin age sexual orientation gender identity disability veteran status or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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