Senior Specialist, Solution Architect

Red Hat

. Serve as the Subject Matter Expert to secure customer validation of technical solutions, supporting the account team in pre-sales engagements.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $189,300 - $302,810 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudKubernetesLinuxTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the Subject Matter Expert to secure customer validation of technical solutions, supporting the account team in pre-sales engagements.
Deliver tailored technical presentations, including deep-dive demos, workshops, and POCs, leveraging traditional and emerging tools where applicable.
Develop technical strategies for complex opportunities, including RFx responses and architecture designs.
Collaborate with product engineering teams to align solution designs with product roadmaps and industry advancements.
Partner with customer success and ecosystem partners to ensure smooth post-sale adoption and expansion.
Create reusable technical assets to scale best practices.
Mentor junior team members on solution architecture principles and stakeholder alignment techniques.
Represent the company in technical forums, sharing insights on product capabilities and real-world use cases.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent experience
2-5 years of experience working in a technical presale, support, or consulting role
Strong Technical knowledge in Kubernetes, Virtualization, and Networking
Knowledge of methodologies related to automation and/or cloud infrastructure
Knowledge of enterprise cloud solution deploying and running solutions in a cloud environment and private, public, and hybrid clouds
Solid Linux system administration skills at the Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) level or higher; certifications are a plus
Ability to travel up to 50%
TS clearance or higher is preferred, but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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, and employee assistance program

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Hard Skills & Tools

KubernetesVirtualizationNetworkingLinux system administrationCloud infrastructureAutomation methodologiesEnterprise cloud solutionsPrivate cloudPublic cloudHybrid cloud

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationTechnical presentationsStakeholder alignmentCustomer validationProblem-solvingCommunication

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeRed Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)TS clearance