Linux Automation Engineer

Truist • Raleigh, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an enthusiastic Linux Automation Engineer with a strong foundation in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7/8/9) and a passion for automation. This role focuses on building and maintaining automated solutions to streamline Linux system administration and configuration management. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Linux fundamentals, command-line tools, and scripting, along with exposure to Ansible for automation. You will work closely with senior engineers to support system upgrades, troubleshoot basic issues, and contribute to automation initiatives that improve efficiency and reliability across our Linux environments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to grow their skills in enterprise Linux operations, virtualization, and modern automation practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, CIS, or related field
• Five to seven years of experience in software development or a related field
• Five to seven years of experience in database technologies
• Five to seven years of experience working on project(s) involving the implementation of solutions applying development life cycles (SDLC)

Nice To Haves

• 2–4 years of experience working with Linux systems in an enterprise or lab environment.
• Solid understanding of Linux OS fundamentals, networking basics, and storage concepts.
• Experience with Linux command-line tools and scripting (Bash; Python preferred).
• Exposure to Ansible for automation and configuration management.
• Familiarity with Git-based workflows (GitHub/GitLab).
• Basic troubleshooting skills for OS and virtualization issues.
• Knowledge of RHEL 7/8/9 administration.
• Exposure to VMware vSphere/vCenter or Nutanix AHV environments.
• Understanding of virtualization concepts and storage fundamentals.
• Interest in learning advanced automation, migration strategies, and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and maintaining RHEL systems, including patching and configuration.
• Develop and enhance Ansible playbooks for automation of routine tasks.
• Write scripts in Bash and Python to support operational workflows.
• Support troubleshooting of Linux systems and basic migration issues.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on virtualization tasks (VMware/Nutanix).
• Participate in code reviews and maintain version control using GitHub/GitLab.
• Document processes and contribute to team knowledge base.
• Resolves complex problems spanning multiple applications to drive improvements across portfolios; leads projects with significant business implications, participates in planning and priority estimates, and advises Software Engineers; executes with limited guidance.
• Leads development of integrated business and/or enterprise application solutions to ensure specifications are flexible, scalable, and maintainable and meet architectural standards.
• Educates others on current architectural standards and guidelines to drive efficiency when leading the design efforts of complex business and enterprise software solutions.
• Supports systems integration testing (SIT) and user acceptance testing (UAT) for large, complex, cross-functional application initiatives by providing insight to testing teams in order to ensure the appropriate depth of test coverage.
• Mentors and advises others in all software development lifecycle phases by applying and sharing an in-depth understanding of company and industry methodologies, policies, standards, and controls.
• Communicates changes in software architecture and coaches others to apply this understanding to software solutions; resolves escalated issues.
• Leads efforts to improve engineering, test, and operational excellence best practices.
• Solves complex cross-functional architecture/design and business problems; solutions are extensible; works to simplify, optimize, remove bottlenecks, etc.
• Mentors and advises others, sharing an in-depth understanding of company and industry methodologies, policies, standards, and controls.

Benefits

• Truist 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.
• Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees