TDP Architect - RHEL

Red Hat; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 119,000 - 277,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability leave

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Transportation allowance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Red Hat is seeking a Senior Architect to independently lead resolution of complex technical requirements and mentor team members in Washington, DC. You will coordinate tasks, guide engagements, and influence solution adoption across customer projects.

The role requires deep product knowledge, strong stakeholder collaboration, and the ability to translate requirements into actionable designs within the Red Hat Services portfolio. This is a senior, high-impact position.

Qualifications

• Expertly designs and implements complex solutions that contribute to revenue growth.
• Leads consultative engagements, understanding complex business challenges, and develops tailored solutions.
• Elicits and analyzes complex functional and non-functional requirements into actionable solutions.
• Assesses task complexity and time with LOE estimates using past experiences.
• Deep knowledge of Red Hat's product portfolio and its applications.
• Delivers compelling presentations and solution demonstrations.
• Guides and supports the development of junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Supports development and review of complex task lists, guiding scope with customer requirements.
• Leads multiple engagements or work streams on complex projects as trusted advisor.
• Guides pilot and production deployments, ensuring successful Red Hat solution integration.
• Mentors junior team members to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Identifies and mitigates potential technical challenges with creative solutions.
• Champions the value of Red Hat Services Portfolio and integrates it into customer solutions.
• Provides expert customer feedback to internal teams, influencing product and service enhancements.
• Leads internal initiatives fostering innovation, efficiency, and growth.

Skills

Solutions architecture

Consultative selling

Requirements gathering

LOE estimation

Red Hat product knowledge

Product demonstrations

Mentorship

Job description

About The Job

The Senior Architect is responsible for working independently and leading the resolution of varied and non-routine complex technical requirements, exercising independent judgment and creative solutioning, to achieve functional and non-functional targets and goals. This role supports the development and review of complex and compelling task lists, leads complex customer engagements, and mentors junior team members. The Senior Architect may coordinate the activities of other team members (team lead) to ensure successful completion of projects and assignments. This role is responsible for mentoring and providing guidance and advice to new team members.

What You Will Do

• Supports the development and review of complex task lists, providing expert guidance on project scoping and ensuring alignment with customer requirements and business objectives.
• Leads multiple standard engagements or multiple work streams on a complex engagement acting as a trusted advisor and influencing solution adoption.
• Guides pilot and production deployments, ensuring successful implementation and integration of Red Hat solutions.
• Mentors and provides guidance to junior team members, fostering their professional development and ensuring consistent quality of service delivery.
• Proactively identifies and addresses potential technical challenges, developing creative and compelling solutions to mitigate risks and ensure project success.
• Champions the value of the Red Hat Services Portfolio, including Consulting, Training, and Technical Account Managers and integrating it strategically into customer solutions.
• Provides expert customer feedback to internal teams, influencing product development and service enhancements.
• Leads internal initiatives that foster innovation, efficiency, and growth within the Services business.

What You Will Bring

• Services Solution Architecture: Expertly designs and implements complex solutions that contribute to revenue growth.
• Consultative Selling: Leads consultative engagements, understanding complex business challenges, and develops tailored solutions.
• Technical Requirements Gathering: Expertly elicits and analyzes complex functional and non-functional requirements and translates them into actionable solutions.
• Level of Effort Estimation (LOE): Expertly assesses the complexity and time required for various tasks, using past experiences and relevant metrics to provide accurate LOE estimates.
• Red Hat Product Knowledge: Expert understanding of Red Hat's product portfolio and its application in diverse environments.
• Product Demonstrations: Delivers compelling presentations and solution demonstrations to diverse audiences.
• Mentorship: Guides and supports the development of junior team members.

The salary range for this position is $118,600.00 - $277,350.00. 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.

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