Junior Specialist Adoption Architect

Job Summary

As a member of the customer account team a Junior Specialist Adoption Architect (SAA level 1) is an emerging technical specialist covering Application Platforms Cloud Native Infrastructure Mission-Critical IT Automation Red Hat Cloud Services platforms and AI platforms. The primary focus of this role is to partner with account teams to eliminate technical and organizational blockers educate customers and prove platform value to turn technical wins into long-term adoption and retention.

Do you thrive on solving technical problems learning open-source platforms and explaining technical concepts in an engaging way If so this is your opportunity to launch your career at the cutting edge of enterprise open source!

What you will do

As a Junior Specialist Adoption Architect you will participate in the FASTER Program (Field Accelerator for Sales and Technical Emerging Roles) which is a 10-month comprehensive onboarding and development program designed to equip you with deep technical knowledge customer engagement skills and industry insights. You will gain hands-on experience across Red Hats portfolio learn from peer architects and contribute to real-world adoption initiatives that deliver immediate value to customers. This cohort-based program starts in September 2027.

Through this experience you will:

• Participate in structured training attain industry-recognized certifications and build hands-on skills spanning Cloud Automation and AI solutions

• Learn how to present standard technical content support workshops and co-facilitate customer discussions alongside experienced team members to gather actionable technical insights

• Build a strong support network of your Peers Manager Mentor and other Red Hatters within and outside of your team

• Shadow senior architects to learn how technical engagements are run and documented in order to advance product adoption and drive product consumption

• Gain a practical understanding of enterprise solution architecture account planning tools and Red Hat Open Practices used to identify technical blockers and deliver customer value

• Build hands-on expertise through customer engagements participating in architecture reviews and skill development opportunities that drive product adoption and customer success

• Focus on personal and professional development as you grow your career at Red Hat

What you will bring

• Passion and curiosity for open source technology and 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 bootcamps certificate programs military experience etc.

• 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

• Experience with Red Hat products (Enterprise Linux OpenShift Ansible Automation Platform AI platform) and/or related Open Source technologies (Fedora Podman Ansible etc.) preferred

• Exposure to scripting languages (e.g. Python Bash) or programming languages (e.g. Java Go) is a plus

• Desire to be customer-focused understand customer needs and assist them in achieving their goals

• Ability to travel to customer sites and work both in-person at a Red Hat office as well as remotely

• 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

Why Red Hat

• Unparalleled Onboarding and Development: Position yourself for long-term success through our structured development program (FASTER) which provides you with dedicated mentorship hands-on practice activities 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

• Career Growth: Take advantage of opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement within a global organization

Ready to kickstart your career with a global open source leader Apply Now!

Note: You dont need to have experience with every skill listed to join Red Hat. This role is part of a development program designed to help you grow and develop skills. If youre excited about this opportunity regardless of your skill level we encourage you to applywere looking for passionate individuals eager to learn and grow with us.

Red Hat will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position. Therefore in order to be considered for this position you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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 Hats 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 worlds 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. Were 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 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.

Inclusion at Red Hat
Red Hats culture is built on the open source principles of transparency collaboration and inclusion where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized it empowers people from different backgrounds perspectives and experiences to come together to share ideas challenge the status quo and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.

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 their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin ancestry citizenship age veteran status genetic information physical or mental disability medical condition marital status or any other basis prohibited by law.