Linux Engineering Team Lead

Truist Bank • Richmond, VA

1d • 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
• English (Required)

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

• 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 position.
• 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: Manager