Junior Consultant (NAPS)

Red Hat, Inc.; Tysons, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Red Hat, Inc. seeks a Junior Consultant to support on‑site delivery, implementation, and adoption of enterprise open‑source solutions.

The role involves a 10‑month onboarding FASTER program to build deep technical knowledge, customer engagement skills, and industry insights from experienced Red Hat experts. You will work across Red Hat portfolio, shadow senior staff on customer projects, and gain hands‑on experience in Cloud, Automation, and AI.

Qualifications

• Passion for open source tech and a career in tech.
• Strong technical skills in CS/IT/AI from university, bootcamps, or military.
• Experience applying technical and problem‑solving skills in Enterprise IT projects.
• Willingness to self‑direct learning on new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the 10‑month onboarding FASTER program.
• Engage in customer projects, job shadowing, and real‑world solutions.
• Shadow senior team members supporting on‑site delivery and adoption of Red Hat tech.
• Develop skills across Cloud, Automation, and AI through trainings and certifications.

Skills

Open source passion

Strong tech skills in CS/IT/AI

Enterprise IT problem-solving

Self-directed learning

Scripting languages (Python, Bash)

Customer-focused mindset

Tools

Red Hat OpenShift

Ansible Automation Platform

Red Hat AI platform

Podman

Fedora

Java / Python

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. 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 Red Hat's portfolio, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to real‑world customer solutions from day one. This cohort‑based program starts in September 2027. Through this experience, you will:

• 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 the team.
• Develop technical skills in the Red Hat 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 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 organisations’ 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 programmes, upskilling boot camps, certificate programmes, 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 [For NAPS].
• Secret clearance or above required.

Why Red Hat?

• Unparalleled Onboarding and Development: Set yourself up for long‑term success through our structured development programme (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 organisation.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $75,750.00 - $117,660.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.

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.

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, 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.

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Other Information

We’re the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source solutions—including Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes. We deliver hardened solutions that make it easier for enterprises to work across platforms and environments, from the core datacenter to the network edge. At Red Hat, our commitment to open source extends beyond technology into virtually everything we do. We collaborate and share ideas, create inclusive communities, and welcome diverse perspectives from all Red Hatters, no matter their role. It’s what makes us who we are. Some of the most knowledgeable and passionate people in the technology industry work here. Whether we’re building software, championing our products, or training new associates, we’re collaborating openly to make a difference in the world of open source and beyond.