Junior Consultant

Red Hat; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Red Hat seeks a Junior Consultant to join the customer delivery team and support on-site delivery, implementation, and adoption of Red Hat technology across industries. You will help build enterprise IT solutions on Red Hat platforms, delivering trusted, consistent foundations for customers.

You will grow technical skills in Cloud, Automation, and AI through training and certifications, while engaging in real customer projects and job shadowing opportunities to advance your career at Red Hat.

Qualifications

• Experience applying technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills in IT projects.
• Motivation to learn new technologies and obtain certifications.
• Exposure to scripting (Python, Bash) or programming (Java, Go) is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites and Red Hat offices as needed.
• Full professional proficiency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support on-site delivery, implementation, and adoption of Red Hat technology.
• Discover customer needs and address technical, developmental, and strategic challenges.
• Build strong peer networks and work with mentors and teams.
• Engage in training programs and attain industry-recognized certifications.
• Assist more experienced team members on customer projects and shadowing.
• Develop skills across Cloud, Automation, and AI solutions.
• Contribute to enterprise IT solutions using Red Hat platforms.
• Communicate effectively with customers and internal teams.

Skills

Open source curiosity

Technical fundamentals

Self-directed learning

Customer-focused

Written and verbal communication

English proficiency

Tools

Red Hat OpenShift

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform

Red Hat AI platform

Job description

Job Summary

As part of the customer delivery team, a Junior Consultant at Red Hat is a technical person who supports the on-site delivery, implementation, and adoption of Red Hat technology. These projects span various industries as we partner with customers to build enterprise IT solutions based on Red Hat platforms, which provide a trusted, consistent, and comprehensive foundation for any enterprise.

Job Summary

As part of the customer delivery team, a Junior Consultant at Red Hat is a technical person who supports the on-site delivery, implementation, and adoption of Red Hat technology. These projects span various industries as we partner with customers to build enterprise IT solutions based on Red Hat platforms, which provide a trusted, consistent, and comprehensive foundation for any enterprise.

What You Will Do

• Discover all about Red Hat 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 Red Hatters within and outside of your team.
• Develop technical skills in the Red Hat portfolio that span Cloud, Automation, and AI solutions by completing training programs and attaining industry-recognized 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 Red Hat 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 Red Hat.
• Support the Sales organizations’ goals to deliver customer business value, building enterprise IT solutions based on Red Hat 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 Red Hat products (Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Red Hat OpenShift, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, Red Hat 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 Red Hat offices to engage other Red Hat 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 Red Hat?

• 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

Pay Transparency

Red Hat 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 Red Hat’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.

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.

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!

Note:

These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States.

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.

Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)

Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, 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.

Remember: You don’t need to have experience with every skill listed to join Red Hat.

Red Hat 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.

The salary range for this position is $68,900.00 - $106,910.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.

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