Linux Engineering Team Lead

Truist Bank • Richmond, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or Management Information Systems-related field, or equivalent education and related training
• Fifteen to twenty years of progressively responsible leadership experience in technology
• Fifteen to twenty years of experience in technology strategy and/or architectural domains
• Comprehensive experience with various architectural domains such as application, data, infrastructure, security and integration
• Broad understanding of technology, architectural and strategic-planning concepts
• Ability to identify and translate enterprise-level needs into technology plans/business solutions
• Ability to interact effectively with Executive Management
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to think and act strategically
• Substantial experience as a senior-level and effective negotiator (internal and external negotiations)
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products

Nice To Haves

• Deep technical experience in Linux environment
• Experience with Ansible automation
• Experience with ServiceNow Vulnerability Response & Qualys
• Strategic leadership abilities

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.
• Evaluate financial-technology and other emerging technology trends in the industry to identify opportunities that warrant consideration and potential investment by the CTO.
• Stay abreast of business trends to identify existing and emerging enterprise gaps or opportunities; develop strategies to address gaps and take advantage of opportunities.
• Establish principles, rules, standards and best practices for enterprise technologies, injecting these in the established architecture and project review processes.
• Support strategic business transformation initiatives (Core Banking transformation, Enterprise Digital Strategy).
• Develop business cases that effectively represent the business opportunity and the investments (people, funding, time) required to achieve the enterprise value.
• 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.
• Establish framework for identifying broad architecture strategies, choices and standards.
• Identify future Truist transformation needs.
• Develop and leverage a network of external business partners, academics and technology thought leaders to ensure Truist positioned for the digital future.
• Collaborate with the broader Truist architecture community and provide input into Information Technology (IT) strategies and Architecture standards.
• Provide influential leadership that supports insightful decision-making, effectively aligns technology capabilities with business needs.

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