Junior Solution Architect (NAPS)

Overview

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

What you will do

• During your first year as a Junior Solution Architect, participate in the FASTER Program (Field Accelerator for Sales and Technical Emerging Roles), a comprehensive 12-month onboarding and development program designed to provide deep technical knowledge, customer engagement skills, and industry insights to excel. Youll gain hands-on experience with Red Hats portfolio, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to real-world customer solutions from day one. This cohort-based program starts in September 2026.
• Learn about Red Hat and how we support customers to address technical developmental and strategic business challenges with our portfolio and services
• Build a strong support network of peers, managers, mentors, and other Red Hatters within and outside of your team
• Develop technical skills in the Red Hat portfolio spanning Cloud, Automation and AI solutions by completing trainings and attaining industry-recognized certifications
• Engage in meaningful customer interactions, experiences, and job shadowing opportunities
• Shadow and assist more experienced Solution Architects as they deliver value to customers and partners through presentations, demonstrations, workshops and pilot projects
• Enhance professional capabilities through real-world experiences working directly with customers and participating in skill development opportunities
• Gain understanding of processes and tools associated with enterprise-level solution architecture
• Focus on personal and professional development as you grow your career at Red Hat
• Support the Sales organizations goals to deliver customer business value, advance opportunities by obtaining technical wins, educate 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 with expertise in emerging technologies
• Strong technical skills in computer science, IT, AI, or related fields gained through university programs, bootcamps, certificate programs, or similar
• 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 Red Hat products; Red Hat Enterprise Linux, OpenShift, Ansible Automation Platform, Red Hat AI platform, and related technologies is preferred
• Desire to be customer-focused, understanding customer needs and helping them achieve their goals
• 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
• 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
  
  

Why Red Hat

• Unparalleled Onboarding and Development: a structured 12-month program with mentorship, hands-on labs, certifications, and exposure to technologies
• Impactful Work: contribute to solutions that empower businesses and shape the future of open source
• Open Culture: a collaborative environment where ideas are valued
• Career Growth: opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement within a global leader
  
  

Ready to kickstart your career?

Apply Now. The salary range for this position is $44.63 - $71.40. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.

Pay Transparency

Red Hat determines compensation based on location, experience, skills, and market value. Annual salary is one component of the compensation package and this position may be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For remote-US locations, the salary may differ by location but will be commensurate with duties and experience.

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
  
  

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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and if you need assistance completing our online application, please email application-assistance@redhat.com. General inquiries about application status will not receive a reply.

Seniority level: Not Applicable | Employment type: Full-time | Job function: Sales and Business Development | Industries: Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting

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