IT Operations Engineer

Job TitleImplements technology operations for assigned domains to achieve operational targets and maintain production stability, scalability, and security across relevant platforms, infrastructure, systems, and networks. Works independently to design, implement, and govern technical solutions within the job area, developing and refining approaches through deep analysis and collaboration, contributing to technical roadmaps and goals, and driving improvements that align with organizational and regulatory requirements.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesFollowing 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.Delivers technology operations for assigned systems or services, working independently under general supervision to meet targets for performance, availability, reliability, and security.Owns and executes defined processes within the area of responsibility, contributing to the development and maintenance of technology standards, runbooks, and governance patterns, and applying them consistently to reduce risk, support compliance, and improve day-to-day operations.Leads components of larger initiatives or moderately complex efforts within the job area by planning, designing, and implementing technical solutions and operational improvements, collaborating with other teams and, where appropriate, coordinating tasks for lower level technical professionals.Demonstrates innovative thinking by analyzing current tools and processes, evaluating emerging technologies, automation, and optimization techniques, and implementing changes that improve efficiency, reliability, or supportability for owned services.Provides technical guidance and informal coaching to teammates by participating in design and code reviews, assisting with complex troubleshooting, and sharing best practices, patterns, and documentation.Translates technical and business requirements into practical implementation plans, offering recommendations that support enhancements to products, services, or operational practices.Collaborates with vendors, partners, and adjacent teams to support integration, solution design, and adherence to operational and architectural expectations.Monitors and analyzes operational metrics, logs, and observability data for owned services, using deep analysis to identify issues, propose remediation options, and drive continuous improvement activities that materially affect job area performance.Serves as a technical contact point for vendors, partners, and adjacent teams on assigned solutions or services, collaborating on design and integration choices and helping ensure they align with established operational and architectural expectations.May perform incident response for medium-to-high priority issues, including identification, triage, troubleshooting, and restoration, while collaborating across teams to diagnose root causes and implement long-term fixes.Contributes to the design and maintenance of incident management, disaster recovery, and business continuity procedures for the assigned domain, and may lead technical investigation and resolution for significant incidents within area of responsibility.QualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Bachelor's degree Information Technology, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in technology operations.Advanced understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, security, compliance, and risk management.Proven track record in technology governance, strategic planning, and operational excellence.Strong experience with Java ecosystem and patching (Oracle Java), Middleware platforms (WebLogic, IBM WebSphere) working on Linux and Windows operating environmentsWorking knowledge on scripting/automation (Shell, Python, Ansible etc.) and enterprise patching tools (e.g., SCCM, BigFix) and vulnerability tools (Qualys, Tenable, etc.)Familiarity with DevSecOps practices including setting up pipeline jobs using tools like GitLabTruist 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.