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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Consultant, OpenShift Infrastructure - Top Secret SCI Poly - **Company:** Red Hat - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,420.0 - $215,300.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Hyper-V, Linux System Administration, Networking Basics, Open Source Technology, OpenShift, OpenStack, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, In-Plane Switching (IPS), Gitlab, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Software Version Control, Docker - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=89d03a6c37583051 ## About the Role The Red Hat Services team is looking for a Senior Consultant to deliver solutions that solve our client's business challenges through hands-on technical implementation and enablement of recommended practices. In this position, you will be a vital promoter of adopting Red Hat's solutions for our customers using your technical expertise and interpersonal skills. You'll need to have a balance of solid technical experience, awareness of open source, a thorough understanding of business processes, and the ability to identify and solve issues at the enterprise level., + Active Top Secret SCI clearance with polygraph + Experience with delivering an implementation based on an architectural design + Demonstrated ability to lead a technical project, including collaborating on project timelines and maintaining project and technical documentation + Ability to identify stakeholder needs and set expectations regarding project timelines and scope of work + Experience working collaboratively across diverse teams and stakeholders + Knowledge and desire to mentor * Technical Skills: + Associate or Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a technical discipline + Technical certifications like Security +, and network+ + Experience delivering successful modern cloud platform consulting engagements + Experience with Linux system administration, preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or a derivative + Prior experience with Source code management tools such as Gitlab. + Experience with or working knowledge of Ansible + Experience with enterprise cloud solutions like Platform-as-a-Service + Experience with container technologies such as Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes + It is essential to have some basic knowledge of networking principles such as TCP, DNS, DHCP, IPs + Broad and deep technical experience with one or more virtualization and cloud technologies like OpenStack, Red Hat Virtualization, VMWare vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Microsoft Azure + Demonstrated track record of working in a strategic advisory role to senior IT and business executives, including extensive experience presenting to C-level executives at large firms + Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills ## Description This position requires candidates to work on-site with clients in the Annapolis Junction, MD area, so a willingness to travel to customer locations about 30-40 weeks per year throughout North America is required. Successful applicants must reside in a state where Red Hat is registered to do business and hold an active Top Secret SCI security clearance with polygraph. What you will do: * Guide customers in building scalable, optimally managed solutions and adaptable to technological improvements using Red Hat technologies. * Continuously learn, grow, and adapt to new skills and technologies. * Travel weekly, Monday-Thursday, to client locations, In two months, be prepared to join a project team by acquiring the following: * Understanding of how to build production-ready technical solutions integrated with existing enterprise systems. * Learn technologies and consulting skills to enhance your abilities through enablements designed and taught by Red Hat experts and certification. * Through everyday networking and community events, gain exposure and collaboration within Red Hat Services & the more prominent organization. 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