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Specialty Solutions Engineer - Digital Solutions (RedHat)

AHEAD
vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Ohio, Columbus
Nov 17, 2024
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. At AHEAD, 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, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD. Specialty Solutions Engineer, RedHat Specialist As a Pre-Sales Engineer specializing in Red Hat technologies and cloud platforms, you will play a pivotal role in driving our business forward. You will leverage your deep understanding of Red Hat's licensing and subscription models, combined with your experience in AWS and/or Azure, to provide strategic guidance to clients. Your expertise in OpenShift, Ansible, RHEL, and cloud services will be crucial in designing and proposing solutions that meet our customers' technical and business needs. Responsibilities Technical Expertise: Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Red Hat technologies, including OpenShift, Ansible, and RHEL. Provide insights into Red Hat's licensing and subscription models to advise clients effectively. Utilize experience with AWS and/or Azure to design and implement cloud-based solutions. Design and implement solutions that integrate Red Hat technologies with AWS and/or Azure services. Advise clients on best practices for deploying and managing applications in cloud environments. Pre-Sales Support: Collaborate with the sales team to identify customer needs and propose appropriate solutions. Conduct product demonstrations, workshops, and presentations to showcase the value of Red Hat technologies. Customer Engagement: Engage in meaningful interactions with customers to understand their challenges and objectives. Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers. Solution Design: Participate in projects involving the deployment and management of RHEL, OpenShift, and Ansible in production environments. Develop customized solutions that align with customer technical requirements and business goals. Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including sales, engineering, and support, to ensure seamless delivery of services. Provide feedback to product management teams based on customer interactions and market trends. Continuous Learning: Stay updated on the latest developments in Red Hat technologies, AWS, Azure, and industry best practices. Obtain and maintain relevant Red Hat certifications. Qualifications Experience in a pre-sales, solutions architecture, or technical consulting role. Deep understanding of Red Hat's licensing and subscription models. Hands-on experience with deploying and managing RHEL, OpenShift, and Ansible in production environments. Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. Proven ability to engage with customers and build lasting relationships. Relevant Red Hat certifications (e.g., RHCSA, RHCE, Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift) are highly desirable. Willingness to travel as needed to meet with customers and attend industry events. 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.