Sr. Linux Engineer

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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:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Linux Engineer with deep expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 7/8/9/10) and a strong track record executing in-place upgrades in complex, mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate will bring comprehensive knowledge of Linux OS internals, networking and storage fundamentals, and experience managing virtual infrastructure across VMware and Nutanix platforms. This role emphasizes automation (Ansible), scripting (Bash/Python/Perl), and troubleshooting migration issues (disk formats, virtual hardware) to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable services.

Key Responsibilities
Perform lifecycle management for RHEL systems, including patching, upgrades, and migrations.
Automate system administration tasks using Ansible and scripting languages.
Troubleshoot complex issues related to virtualization, storage, and networking.
Administer VMware and Nutanix infrastructures, ensuring high availability and performance.
Collaborate on code reviews and maintain version control using Git-based platforms.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to standards, runbooks, and architecture patterns.

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 our Atlanta, Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh or Richmond hubs.

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. Performs problem tracking, diagnosis and root-cause analysis, replication, troubleshooting, and resolution for highly complex issues.
2. In this capacity, oversees others who perform programming and debugging activities.
3. Responds to issues in a timely manner by receiving and investigating incidents or service tickets.
4. Provides technical consultation on extremely challenging or unusual situations.
5. May lead large, complex projects related to improving processes or support capabilities.
6. May engage and mange external vendors.
7. Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices.
8. Uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.
9. Mentors less experienced teammates to build technical expertise.
10. May have people management responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Bachelor's degree and eight years of experience in development or production support or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
2. Deep specialized and/or broad functional knowledge.
3. Sound understanding of business and organizational strategies and processes.
4. Ability to interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices.
5. Ability to lead complex projects.
6. Sophisticated analytical skills and the ability to solve complex technical and business problems.
7. Ability to influence others at senior levels to adopt a new perspective.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience administering Linux in enterprise environments.
• Deep knowledge of RHEL 8, 9, and 10, including in-place upgrades and kernel management.
• Strong understanding of Linux networking (interfaces, VLANs, routing, firewalls) and storage fundamentals (LVM, multipath, filesystems).
• Hands-on experience with VMware vSphere, vCenter, vMotion, and vRealize.
• Proficiency in Bash and at least one of Python or Perl.
• Advanced Ansible automation skills for configuration management and deployments.
• Familiarity with GitHub/GitLab and code review processes.
• Experience designing zero-downtime migration strategies and phased rollouts.
• Knowledge of SELinux, systemd, and performance tuning.
• Exposure to infrastructure-as-code patterns and compliance frameworks (CIS).
• Familiarity with containerization (Podman/Docker) and Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Certifications such as RHCSA/RHCE, VMware VCP, Nutanix NCP, or Commvault Professional.
• Working knowledge of Nutanix AHV, Nutanix Move, and Commvault tools.

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 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. For more details on Truist's generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. 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. 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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