Senior Account Solution Architect

Red Hat Limited; Riyadh; On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in open source software solutions seeks a Senior Account Solution Architect based in Riyadh. This pivotal role is responsible for building strong relationships with public sector clients, providing strategic technical support, and leading high-impact engagements. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to ensure effective solutions are implemented while driving customer success.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Comprehensive health and wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in solution architecture and consultative selling.
• Proven experience with Red Hat's product portfolio.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical engagements across strategic accounts.
• Provide strategic input on technical aspects of the sales process.
• Assist in developing proposals and responding to RFPs.

Skills

Consultative Selling

Solution Architecture

Customer Success

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Senior Account Solution Architect

Apply remote type Onsite locations Riyadh - MSO time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-047063

The Red Hat KSA Sales organization is seeking a Senior Account Solution Architect with proven experience in the Public Sector to join our Account SA team based in Riyadh and lead high-impact technical engagements across strategic accounts. This role is pivotal in delivering Red Hat’s value throughout the full customer lifecycle from early discovery and solution design to adoption, success, and growth.

Leveraging deep technical knowledge , industry understanding, and solution sellin g skills, you will serve as a trusted advisor , helping customers navigate complex situations with Red Hat's offering.

This role involves leading and coordinatingcross-functional teams, including sales, Platform, services, and customer success to ensure strategic alignment, impactful execution, and the achievement of measurable outcomes.

Success relies on building strong client relationships, architecting innovative and scalable solutions, and driving sustained customer value. A proactive, customer-centric approach is essential, along with the capacity to foster collaboration among internal and external stakeholders, and ensure customers achieve lasting success.

What you will do:

• Become the technical leader at assigned customer accounts, building strong relationships to understand their goals, challenges, and desired outcomes while serving as a trusted advisor to their technical teams. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the customer’s business and how Red Hat’s solutions impact their success.

• Act as the technical advisor to the Sales team , providing strategic input on all technical aspects of the sales process.

• Assist in developing proposals and responding to RFPs with technical expertise and solution recommendations.

• Design and present technical solutions that address customer challenges and align with business objectives.

• Lead technical sales conversations , articulating how Red Hat’s portfolio meets both technical and organizational needs.

• Demonstrate the business impact of Red Hat technologies through technical demonstrations, discussions, and proofs of concept .

• Own the technical win for each opportunity by coordinating the right people, resources, and messaging to achieve customer acceptance.

• Provide ongoing technical guidance and support , resolving issues and driving adoption.

• Conduct regular check-ins with customers to assess satisfaction, identify opportunities for expansion and upsell , and address any gaps.

• Act as a voice of the customer within Red Hat, providing actionable feedback on products, features, and services.

What you will bring :

• Strong technical background with hands-on experience in solution architecture, consultative selling , and managing the full sales lifecycle (pre- and post-sales) with customers and government organizations in Saudi Arabia .

• Experienced in Red Hat’s product portfolio , with expertise in key technology domains such as hybrid cloud , automation , virtualization , containerization , DevOps , and platform engineering .

• Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills , with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive-level stakeholders.

• Proven experience in customer success , technical account planning, or related roles focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences .

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and build strong internal and external relationships.

• Strong discovery, problem-solving, and analytical skills to uncover customer requirements and architect the right solutions.

• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment , leveraging Red Hat’s open culture to meet business goals.

• Excellent project management and prioritization skills across multiple customer accounts.

• Strong business acumen with an understanding of how technical engagements impact business outcomes .

• Willingness to travel as needed to support customer and business requirements.

About Red Hat

Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.

Inclusion at Red Hat
Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.

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