Job Summary
As a Senior Cloud Consultant, you will serve as a hands-on technical expert and trusted client-facing advisor. You will lead the design, implementation, and adoption of resilient enterprise open-source solutions and large-scale container platforms. Combining technical execution with business strategy, you will support the deployment pipelines, mentor client teams, and drive open-source technology adoption across hybrid work environments.
What you will do
Lead complex consulting engagements from scoping to hands-on deployment, building enterprise solutions using Red Hat OpenShift, Ansible, and RHEL.
Serve as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders, running workshops, training teams, and embedding DevOps, GitOps, and automation best practices.
Build and optimise automated deployment pipelines, continuous integration workflows, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for modern container clusters.
Partner with Project Managers to define technical scope, mitigate delivery risks, and present technical findings to varied audiences.
Translate business challenges into scalable technical solutions, identifying new project opportunities and bringing innovative ideas to engagement teams.
Master emerging technologies (e.g., AI/MLOps) rapidly and actively contribute lessons learned to internal communities of practice.
What you will bring
Applied experience with Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, container runtimes , and CI/CD / GitOps workflows.
Strong foundation in Linux system administration (preferably RHEL) alongside public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), virtualization, or IaC expertise.
Hands-on experience with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform for enterprise IT automation and configuration management.
Track record in customer-facing consulting, operations, or technical delivery, with exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to learn rapidly, self-direct, and collaborate effectively within matrixed project teams.
Additional Information
Hybrid delivery model (remote, office, and client site).
Willingness to travel to client sites across EMEA based on project requirements (up to 50% of the time as required).
Fluency in English required
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About Red Hat
Red Hat is the world’s 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. We're 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.
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