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Job type full-time
Full job description
Job summary: the red hat public sector consulting team is looking for a senior platform consultant to join us in the dc metro areaIn this role, you will work directly with red hat customers and partners to implement platform solutions using open source software, specifically red hat softwareYou`ll work on-site with the customer to analyze, design, architect, develop, test, and deploy the solution according to their business requirementsEngagements can range from single week engagements to multi-year engagements, and every engagement will be assigned a delivery manager that you will work with to deliver success to customersThis role requires you to work onsite with customers located in the annapolis junction, md area, dailySuccessful applicants must reside in a state where red hat is registered to do business and hold an active top secret clearance with a full scope polygraphPrimary job responsibilities:
Routinely assess, design, and implement red hat`s core offerings, including red hat enterprise linux (rhel), red hat satellite, red hat ansible automation platform, red hat virtualization, red hat enterprise mrg, high performance computing, and grid computing
Be the subject matter expert at the customer site, addressing the technical, developmental, or strategic it needs
Manage problem identification, system architecture definition, software specification and design, testing, and deployment of complex open source solutions
Proactively assist customers with design, development, and management of their system provisioning strategy
Respond to incidents, escalations, and exceptions in a professional manner
Integrate third-party applications to red hat enterprise linux (rhel), including monitoring and system performance tools, as well as backup and restore agents
Develop an internal network of subject matter experts in order to answer questions on emerging technology offerings like red hat openshift
Required skills:
5+ years of experience with red hat enterprise linux (rhel) system security, system deployment, and system administration
Experience with red hat satellite
Experience with red hat ansible automation platform
Advanced knowledge of and experience with linux kernel internals, including performance tuning, troubleshooting, bug fix updates, and core builds
Excellent proactive problem solving and consulting skills
Knowledge of cloud based platforms like aws, c2s, govcloud, azure, etc.
Highly motivated and able to learn on your own, as well as quickly pick up new technologies and best practices
Excellent communication skills to include writing skills
Red hat certified engineer (rhce) or willingness to pursue certification
Security+ certification or willingness to achieve certification
Minimum top secret security clearance with a full scope polygraph
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About red hat: red hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver reliable and high-performing linux, hybrid cloud, container, and kubernetes technologiesRed hat helps customers integrate new and existing it applications, develop cloud-native applications, standardize on our industry-leading operating system, and automate, secure, and manage complex environmentsAward-winning support, training, and consulting services make red hat a trusted adviser to the fortune 500As a strategic partner to cloud providers, system integrators, application vendors, customers, and open source communities, red hat can help organizations prepare for the digital future.
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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