Junior Consultant NAPS at Red Hat in Tysons Corner, VA

Summary: Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, and they are seeking a Junior Consultant to support the on-site delivery, implementation, and adoption of Red Hat technology. This role involves participating in a comprehensive onboarding program and engaging in customer projects to develop technical skills in various domains such as Cloud and AI solutions. Responsibilities: - Participate in the FASTER Program, a comprehensive 12-month onboarding and development program - Gain hands-on experience with Red Hat's diverse portfolio, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to real-world customer solutions from day one - 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 - 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 - Full professional proficiency in written and spoken English - Secret clearance or above required Preferred Qualifications: - 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 - Some exposure to scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) or programming languages (e.g., Java, Go) Required Skills: Red Hat products, Technical skills in IT Important Skills: Customer engagement skills, Scripting languages Nice-to-Have Skills: Full professional proficiency in English, Collaboration skills, Self-directed learning 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!