Senior Technology Engineer – Linux Platform

PNC

Technology Engineer Sr developing and maintaining Linux server solutions at PNC. Leading strategic evolution and standards for Linux platforms across the organization.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timePittsburgh • Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $65,000 - $149,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudFirewallsLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a senior technical owner for Linux server operating systems, with deep expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 and 10.
Define, maintain, and evolve Linux platform standards, including build standards, configuration baselines, hardening guidelines, and lifecycle strategies.
Create and maintain product roadmaps that align Linux platform capabilities with business, security, and regulatory requirements.
Research, evaluate, and experiment with emerging Linux related technologies, determining their applicability and value to the enterprise.
Translate evaluated technologies into tested, documented, and repeatable platform solutions, including proofs of concept and pilot implementations.
Lead solutions from concept through pilot and into full enterprise adoption, working with provisioning, security, and operations teams as needed.
Design and maintain server build templates and reference architectures used by downstream provisioning teams.
Produce clear, high quality documentation, including standards guides, configuration guides, hardening guides, and standard operating procedures, with the intent of enabling scale rather than performing operational execution.
Ensure the Linux platform remains secure, current, and sustainable over time.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong sense of ownership and accountability for the standards, security, currency, and long-term viability of Linux server operating systems.
Demonstrated ability to independently learn new technologies, assess their strengths and weaknesses, and make informed recommendations regarding adoption or rejection.
Ability to think strategically and contribute to long-term platform direction rather than focusing solely on immediate operational issues.
Exceptional written documentation skills, including the ability to produce roadmaps and technical guides used by provisioning and support teams.
Self-starter with strong time management skills and the ability to work independently to meet objectives and deadlines.
Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to a broad audience.
Experience operating in a large scale (22,000+ Linux servers), 24/7 enterprise environment.
Ability to write and maintain Ansible automation.
Experience deploying Linux servers in Azure or AWS cloud environments.
Experience identifying and remediating Linux vulnerabilities.
Working knowledge of Active Directory integration with Linux systems.
Experience with Red Hat Satellite Server.
Ability to script in Bash.
Knowledge of IP networking concepts, firewalls, and proxy infrastructure.
Red Hat or Ubuntu certifications are preferred but not required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature)
dental and vision options
employee and spouse/child life insurance
short and long-term disability protection
401(k) with PNC match
pension and stock purchase plans
dependent care reimbursement account
back-up child/elder care
adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
a robust wellness program with financial incentives
maternity and/or parental leave
up to 11 paid holidays each year
9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level

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Hard Skills & Tools

Linux server operating systemsRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10Ansible automationBash scriptingActive Directory integrationRed Hat Satellite ServerIP networking conceptsfirewallsproxy infrastructure

Soft Skills

ownershipaccountabilitystrategic thinkingwritten documentationtime managementindependencecommunicationtechnical articulationproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

Red Hat certificationUbuntu certification