Senior Consultant- TS/SCI + Polygraph Clearance Requir

Red Hat, Inc.; Fort Meade, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Red Hat, Inc. in Maryland seeks a cleared senior Consultant to deliver enterprise Linux, system management, and automation solutions at customer sites.

You will perform hands-on implementation, enablement, and promote Red Hat technologies across clients, focusing on open source integration and scalable architectures. The role requires daily on-site work near Fort Meade, a polygraph clearance, and travel Monday-Thursday.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering enterprise Linux solutions and system management.
• Ability to lead technical projects and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and documentation skills in a customer-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers in building scalable, modular Linux solutions using Red Hat technologies.
• Travel to client locations Monday-Thursday and provide hands-on implementation.
• Develop and share best practices, enablement materials, and project documentation.

Skills

Linux system administration

Red Hat Satellite

Identity Management

Ansible Automation

OpenStack/Cloud integrations

VMWare/Hyper-V & virtualization

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in computer science or a technical discipline

Tools

Red Hat Satellite

PIV/Smart Card authentication

Job description

**About The Job**Red Hat's North American Public Sector Services team is looking for a cleared senior-level Consultant with a background in enterprise Linux, system management, automation, identity management, and a polygraph clearance to join us in Maryland. In this role, you'll deliver solutions that solve business challenges through hands-on technical implementation and enablement of recommended practices. You will be a vital promoter of adopting Red Hat's solutions for customers by using your technical expertise and interpersonal skills. You’ll need to have a blend of solid technical experience, awareness of open source solutions, a thorough understanding of business processes, and the ability to identify and solve issues at the enterprise level.We seek people excited about working with us and growing their careers at Red Hat. We want to be transparent about what would make you most successful in the role, and if you are excited by reading the job description and feel you are suitable for the part, we encourage you to apply.This position requires daily on-site work in the Fort Meade area and an **active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph**.*This position is contingent upon award or funding approval.***What You Will Do**• Guide customers in building scalable, optimally managed solutions and adaptable to technological improvements using Red Hat technologies • Continuously learn, grow, and adapt to new skills and technologies • Travel to client locations Monday-ThursdayAfter joining Red Hat, You will undergo an intensive customized training program on Red Hat technologies and services solutions. Here's how your skill set will evolve and what you'll learn during your first year in the role:In two months, be prepared to join a project team by acquiring the following:• Understanding of how to build production-ready technical solutions integrated with existing enterprise systems • Learn technologies and consulting skills to enhance your abilities through enablements designed and taught by Red Hat experts and Red Hat certification • Gain exposure and collaboration within Red Hat Services & the larger organization through everyday networking and community eventsWithin six months, be ready to support customer success on a project by attaining the following:• Successful, collaborative delivery of customer projects as a technical lead through expertise in Red Hat’s technologies • Knowledge of how a customer use case can be developed into a project plan and how those requirements align with Red Hat’s technologies • Continue expanding your knowledge and network, both internal and external, through enablement, communities, customers, and meet-upsWithin 12 months, begin to demonstrate technical leadership by accomplishing the following:• Successfully implementing complex, large-scale solutions in customer environments • Active engagement and knowledge sharing with our internal and external communities of practice on lessons learned, best practices, and how-tos**What You Will Bring**• **Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph** • Experience with delivering an implementation based on an architectural design • Demonstrated ability to lead a technical project, including collaborating on project timelines and maintaining project and technical documentation • Ability to identify stakeholder needs and set expectations regarding project timelines and scope of work • Experience working collaboratively across diverse teams and stakeholders • Experience with Linux system administration, preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or a derivative • Experience utilizing Red Hat Satellite to deploy and manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems • Experience with Identity Management technologies, including Red Hat Identity Manager, Microsoft Active Directory, and other identity providers • Experience with PIV or Smart Card authentication • Experience with Red Hat Ansible Automation and automation platforms like Chef and Puppet • Broad and deep technical experience with virtualization and cloud technologies like OpenStack, Red Hat Virtualization, VMWare vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Amazon Web Services, and Microsoft Azure • Experience across one or more vertical industry areas • Outstanding written and verbal communication and presentation skills • Associate or Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a technical discipline • **Must be able to work in-person on customer sites daily**The salary range for this position is $130,420.00 - $215,300.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.**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.