Junior Consultant NAPS

What is a Junior Consultant at Red Hat? **
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.

In other words, a Junior Consultant at Red Hat can be
you…
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

Skills
During your first year 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 12-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 diverse portfolio, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to real-world customer solutions from day one. This cohort-based program starts in September 2026. 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 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
• Direct experience with any of Red Hat products, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Red Hat OpenShift, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, Red Hat AI platform, and related technologies is also preferred
• 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
• Some exposure to scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) or programming languages (e.g., Java, Go) is a plus
• Full professional proficiency in written and spoken English
• Secret clearance or above required
• (Security clearance required

Why Red Hat?

• Unparalleled Onboarding and Development: Set yourself up for long-term success through our structured 12-month program, which provides you with dedicated mentorship, hands-on labs, 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 leader.

The salary range for this position is $74, $115, 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