AHEAD
Senior Technical Consultant, Red Hat OpenShift Engineer
AHEAD, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.
Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity. AtAHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging,where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD. We are an equal opportunity employer,anddo not discriminatebased onan individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, maritalstatus,or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. We embraceall candidatesthatwillcontribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas andperspectives atAHEAD. Senior Technical Consultant, Red Hat OpenShift Engineer Serving as a technical thought leader and SME for our ecosystem of partners, customers, and service providers in the realm of
Red Hat OpenShift on AWS (ROSA) and OpenShift Virtualization on ROSA
, the Senior Technical Consultant works as part of the consulting team to lead the development, design, implementation, and engagement leader of client solutions. Senior Technical Consultants mentor and provide direction to engineers on a project-by-project basis and within the broader organization as it relates to internal initiatives and indirect project support. Responsibilities
Designs and Implements complex, mission-critical transformational enterprise-grade Red Hat OpenShift solutions focused on
ROSA
and
OpenShift Virtualization . Develops high-quality deliverables and presentations for Client engineering teams and senior leaders. Creates and presents solution designs, options, ideas, and innovations to clients’ senior leadership teams. Develops and Maintains Technical Roadmaps and Innovation Plans. Designs and implements Kubernetes-based virtualization solutions using
OpenShift Virtualization on
ROSA . Leads ROSA enablement, including networking, storage, identity integration, and platform security, with a focus on
Kubernetes Networking
and
AWS
cloud services. Develops and Implements
CI/CD solutions
using tools like
ArgoCD
to enable GitOps-driven workflows. Establishes project estimates and plans, identifies risks and mitigations, oversees development and delivery of technical solutions. Mentors and supports project teammates, fostering skill development in technologies like
Red Hat OpenShift ,
ROSA , and related tools. Actively leads collaboration within our technical communities, driving innovation in areas such as
OpenShift Virtualization ,
Kubernetes Networking , and
AWS . (Optional) Leverages expertise in
VMware ,
Ansible ,
Terraform ,
Portworx , and
NetApp
to enhance and extend platform capabilities. Qualifications
Experience and Ability to “jump on a whiteboard” in front of a customer to develop a solution to a business / technology goal or challenge. Knowledge of modern cloud-native application design principles, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD Pipelines, Microservices, Containers, etc. Hands-on experience in programming with Python (preferred) or any other language. Excellent written & verbal communication and interpersonal skills. 6+ years of IT experience and 3+ years of Cloud, DevOps, Automation, Application Modernization, Digital Transformation experience. Hands-on experience designing and implementing Platform core services around Compute, Storage, Networking, Databases, Containers, Security, Identity, etc. Multiple certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Pro, AWS DevOps Engineer Pro, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Terraform Associate, Etc. Familiarity and experience with organizational adoption of transformational initiatives – Platform Engineering, DevOps, DevSecOps, Cloud Transformation, Application Modernization Hands-on experience with IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, ARM, CloudFormation Experience with using and managing deployment services such as Harness, GitHub, Ansible, Jenkins, etc. Knowledge and usage of branching strategies is required. Familiar with Windows Server and Linux virtualized Operating Systems environments. $175,000 - $225,000 a year
Why AHEAD: Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between. We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning. USA Employment Benefits include: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - 401(k) - Paid company holidays - Paid time off - Paid parental and caregiver leave - Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details. The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
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Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity. AtAHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging,where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD. We are an equal opportunity employer,anddo not discriminatebased onan individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, maritalstatus,or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. We embraceall candidatesthatwillcontribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas andperspectives atAHEAD. Senior Technical Consultant, Red Hat OpenShift Engineer Serving as a technical thought leader and SME for our ecosystem of partners, customers, and service providers in the realm of
Red Hat OpenShift on AWS (ROSA) and OpenShift Virtualization on ROSA
, the Senior Technical Consultant works as part of the consulting team to lead the development, design, implementation, and engagement leader of client solutions. Senior Technical Consultants mentor and provide direction to engineers on a project-by-project basis and within the broader organization as it relates to internal initiatives and indirect project support. Responsibilities
Designs and Implements complex, mission-critical transformational enterprise-grade Red Hat OpenShift solutions focused on
ROSA
and
OpenShift Virtualization . Develops high-quality deliverables and presentations for Client engineering teams and senior leaders. Creates and presents solution designs, options, ideas, and innovations to clients’ senior leadership teams. Develops and Maintains Technical Roadmaps and Innovation Plans. Designs and implements Kubernetes-based virtualization solutions using
OpenShift Virtualization on
ROSA . Leads ROSA enablement, including networking, storage, identity integration, and platform security, with a focus on
Kubernetes Networking
and
AWS
cloud services. Develops and Implements
CI/CD solutions
using tools like
ArgoCD
to enable GitOps-driven workflows. Establishes project estimates and plans, identifies risks and mitigations, oversees development and delivery of technical solutions. Mentors and supports project teammates, fostering skill development in technologies like
Red Hat OpenShift ,
ROSA , and related tools. Actively leads collaboration within our technical communities, driving innovation in areas such as
OpenShift Virtualization ,
Kubernetes Networking , and
AWS . (Optional) Leverages expertise in
VMware ,
Ansible ,
Terraform ,
Portworx , and
NetApp
to enhance and extend platform capabilities. Qualifications
Experience and Ability to “jump on a whiteboard” in front of a customer to develop a solution to a business / technology goal or challenge. Knowledge of modern cloud-native application design principles, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD Pipelines, Microservices, Containers, etc. Hands-on experience in programming with Python (preferred) or any other language. Excellent written & verbal communication and interpersonal skills. 6+ years of IT experience and 3+ years of Cloud, DevOps, Automation, Application Modernization, Digital Transformation experience. Hands-on experience designing and implementing Platform core services around Compute, Storage, Networking, Databases, Containers, Security, Identity, etc. Multiple certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Pro, AWS DevOps Engineer Pro, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Terraform Associate, Etc. Familiarity and experience with organizational adoption of transformational initiatives – Platform Engineering, DevOps, DevSecOps, Cloud Transformation, Application Modernization Hands-on experience with IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, ARM, CloudFormation Experience with using and managing deployment services such as Harness, GitHub, Ansible, Jenkins, etc. Knowledge and usage of branching strategies is required. Familiar with Windows Server and Linux virtualized Operating Systems environments. $175,000 - $225,000 a year
Why AHEAD: Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between. We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning. USA Employment Benefits include: - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - 401(k) - Paid company holidays - Paid time off - Paid parental and caregiver leave - Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details. The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
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