Junior Consultant

Red Hat, Inc.

Raleigh (NC)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 107,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
HSA/FSA program
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Parental leave
Disability leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RedHat is seeking a Junior Consultant to join its customer delivery team in Raleigh, NC. The role supports on-site delivery, implementation, and adoption of RedHat technology across industries.

You will participate in the 10‑month FASTER onboarding program and gain hands-on experience with RedHat’s portfolio. You will shadow senior team members, engage in customer projects, and develop skills in Cloud, Automation, and AI while traveling to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

  • Passion for open source technology and a desire to build a career in tech.
  • Experience with or willingness to learn RedHat platform technologies like OpenShift and Ansible.
  • Ability to apply technical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills to Enterprise IT projects.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the FASTER onboarding program to gain deep technical knowledge.
  • Engage in real customer projects and shadow more experienced team members.
  • Develop skills across Cloud, Automation, and AI within the RedHat portfolio.
  • Support delivery and adoption of RedHat technology at customer sites.

Skills

Open source passion
Tech industry interest
Emerging tech expertise
Computer science / IT / AI background
Scripting: Python / Bash
Programming: Java / Go
Customer-focused / communication
Willingness to travel
English proficiency

Tools

RedHat OpenShift
RedHat Ansible

Job description

Job Summary

As part of the customer delivery team, a Junior Consultant at RedHat is a technical person who supports the on‑site delivery, implementation, and adoption of RedHat technology. These projects span various industries as we partner with customers to build enterprise IT solutions based on RedHat platforms, which provide a trusted, consistent, and comprehensive foundation for any enterprise. Do you thrive on solving complex problems and explaining technical concepts in an engaging way? If so, this is your chance to launch your career at the cutting edge of enterprise open source!

What you will do

As a Junior Consultant, you’ll participate in the FASTER Program, Field Accelerator for Sales and Technical Emerging Roles (we do love a good acronym), a comprehensive 10‑month onboarding and development program designed to provide you with the deep technical knowledge, customer engagement skills, and industry insights needed to excel. You'll gain hands‑on experience with RedHat’s portfolio, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to real‑world customer solutions from day one. This cohort‑based program starts in September2027. Through this experience, you will:

Discover all about RedHat and how we support our customers in addressing their technical, developmental, and strategic business challenges with our comprehensive portfolio and services. Build a strong support network of your Peers, Manager, Mentor, and other RedHatters within and outside of your team. Develop technical skills in the RedHat portfolio that span Cloud, Automation, and AI solutions by completing training programs and attaining industry‑recognised certifications. Apply your technical skills as you engage in meaningful customer projects, experiences, and job shadowing opportunities. Shadow and assist more experienced members of the Services Delivery team as they support the on‑site delivery, implementation, and adoption of RedHat technology. Enhance your professional capabilities through real‑world experiences working directly with customers and participating in skill development opportunities. Gain an understanding of the processes and tools associated with enterprise‑level solution architecture. Focus on your personal and professional development as you grow your career at RedHat. Support the Sales organisations’ goals to deliver customer business value, building enterprise IT solutions based on RedHat platforms that create a trusted, consistent, and comprehensive foundation for any enterprise.

What you will bring

Passion and curiosity for open source technology, desire to build a career within the Tech industry, and expertise in emerging technologies. Strong technical skills in computer science, IT, AI, or related fields, gained through university programs, upskilling boot camps, certificate programs, or military experience. Demonstrated experience applying technical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills in an Enterprise IT‑related project. Motivation to engage in self‑directed learning on new technologies. Experience with any of RedHat products (RedHat Enterprise Linux, RedHat OpenShift, RedHat Ansible Automation Platform, RedHat AI platform) and/or related Open Source technologies (e.g. Fedora, Podman, Ansible, etc.) is also preferred. Exposure to scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) or programming languages (e.g., Java, Go) is a plus. Desire to be customer‑focused, understanding customer needs, and helping them achieve their goals. Willingness to travel regularly to customer sites for project work and to local RedHat offices to engage other RedHat associates. Effective communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal teams and external customers. Full professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

Why RedHat?

Unparalleled Onboarding and Development: Set yourself up for long‑term success through our structured development program (FASTER), which provides you with dedicated mentorship, hands‑on practice activities, certifications, and exposure to a wide range of technologies. Impactful Work: Contribute to solutions that empower businesses worldwide and shape the future of open source. Open Culture: Work in a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and respected. Career Growth: Take advantage of opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement within a global organization.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
  • Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
  • Retirement 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
  • Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
  • Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
Inclusion at RedHat

RedHat’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 realised, 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.

Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)

RedHat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

RedHat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between RedHat and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee.

RedHat supports individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations to job applicants. If you need assistance completing our online job application, email: application-assistance@redhat.com. General inquiries, such as those regarding the status of a job application, will not receive a reply. We’re the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source solutions—including Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes.

About RedHat

RedHat 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. RedHatters 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.

RedHat’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 realised, 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.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $68,900.00 - $106,910.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications. Pay Transparency: RedHat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of RedHat’s compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote‑US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.

RedHat will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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