Job Summary

You may be thinking -- What is a Junior Solution Architect at Red Hat? 

As part of the customer account team, a Junior Solution Architect at Red Hat is a technicalperson who collaborates with customers and helps them to be successful by using Red Hat products and services. The role of a Junior Solution Architect is to understand our customers’ challenges and requirements and address them with Red Hat technologies and solutions.

In other words, a Junior Solution Architect at Red Hat can beyou…

So, are you ready to launch your technical career with Red Hat? If so, we are looking for passionate individuals early in their technical career to help us unlock the world’s potential. 

What you will do

During your first year as Junior Solution Architect, you will engage in a cohort-based program starting in September 2025. Through this experience, you will:

• Learn all about Red Hat and how we support our customers to address their technical developmental and strategic business challenges with our 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 interactions, experiences and job shadowing opportunities

• Shadow and assist more experienced Solution Architects as they deliver proof of value to our customers and partners through presentations, demonstrations, workshops and pilot projects

• Enhance your professional capabilities through real-world experiences working directly with customers and participating in skill development opportunities

• Gain 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 organization’s goals to deliver customer business value, advance opportunities by obtaining technical wins, educating customers, and increase sales pipeline and revenue

What you will bring

• Passion and curiosity for open source technology and 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 bootcamps, certificate programs, military experience, etc.

• Demonstrated experience applying technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills in an Enterprise IT-related project.  Direct experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Red Hat OpenShift, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, and related technologies is preferred.

• Motivation to engage in self-directed learning on new technologies

• Willingness to travel to customer sites depending on assignments and to work both in-person from a Red Hat office location and remotely

• Effective communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal teams and external customers

The salary range for this position is $38.83 - $62.10. 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 have the flexibility to choose the work environment that suits their needs from in-office to fully remote to office-flex. 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. Opportunities are open. Join us.

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. 

Diversity, Equity & 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 diverse 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 of diversity 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.

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