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The Red Hat Consulting NA Telco team is looking for a Principal Consultant to join us in North America. In this role, you will perform on-site and/or remote delivery and implementation of Red Hat ...

Red Hat, Inc.

$125 - $150/hr

About the Job Red Hat Consulting is looking for a Consultant to assist in delivering solutions that solve our clients' business challenges, through hands‑on technical implementation and enablement ...

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Consulting Services Account Specialist

Territory Services Sales Manager The Red Hat Consulting team is looking for an experienced sales professional to join us as a Territory Services Sales Manager in Brasília, Brazil. The Consulting ...

Newgen Technologies, Inc.

Red Hat OpenShift AI

Greenville, TX · On-site

$107K - $138K/yr

NewGen is seeking a Cloud Senior Consultant with expertise with Red Hat Cloud Services and OpenShift AI, along with strong application development and modernization skills. Active secret clearance ...

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To thrive as a Red Hat Consultant, you need expertise in Linux system administration, enterprise IT solutions, and a strong understanding of Red Hat technologies, often validated by certifications like RHCSA or RHCE. Familiarity with automation tools (such as Ansible), virtualization, and cloud platforms is typically required. Outstanding problem-solving, communication, and client management skills help consultants deliver tailored solutions and provide effective support. These capabilities ensure that clients receive optimal system performance, security, and value from their Red Hat deployments.

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Red Hat Consultants are often engaged in projects such as cloud infrastructure deployment, automation with Ansible, containerization with OpenShift, and enterprise Linux migrations. They work closely with client IT teams to understand business requirements, develop tailored solutions, and provide hands-on implementation and training. Collaboration is highly interactive, involving regular meetings, workshops, and knowledge transfer sessions to ensure clients are empowered to manage their Red Hat solutions independently after project completion.

What is the difference between Red Hat Consultant vs Linux System Administrator?

AspectRed Hat ConsultantLinux System Administrator
CertificationsRed Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Red Hat Certified SpecialistCompTIA Linux+, RHCE (preferred)
Work EnvironmentConsulting firms, client sites, enterprise environmentsData centers, corporate IT departments, server rooms
ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and optimize Red Hat solutions; advising clientsMaintain, troubleshoot, and manage Linux servers

Red Hat Consultants focus on providing expert advice and implementing Red Hat solutions for clients, often working across multiple environments. Linux System Administrators manage and maintain Linux servers within organizations. While both roles require Linux knowledge and certifications like RHCE, consultants emphasize consulting and deployment, whereas administrators focus on day-to-day server management.

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Red Hat Technology Professionals

Raleigh, NC • On-site

Precision Solutions
1 - 10 employees
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Full-time

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Job description

Red Hat Technology Professionals

Location: Various U.S. Locations / Remote Opportunities Available
Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract, and Consulting Opportunities

About the Opportunity

As a trusted staffing partner supporting Red Hat technology initiatives, we are continuously seeking talented professionals with experience across the Red Hat ecosystem. We support a wide range of federal, commercial, and enterprise customers who rely on Red Hat technologies to modernize infrastructure, automate operations, enhance security, and accelerate cloud adoption.

We are building a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future opportunities spanning multiple technical disciplines. Successful candidates will possess hands-on experience with one or more Red Hat technologies and demonstrate the ability to support mission-critical environments.

Potential Areas of Responsibility

Depending on the specific role, responsibilities may include:

  • Designing, deploying, and administering Red Hat-based infrastructure and platforms
  • Supporting enterprise Linux environments and related services
  • Implementing automation and orchestration solutions
  • Managing containerized and cloud-native applications
  • Supporting hybrid cloud and multi-cloud architectures
  • Performing system monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
  • Maintaining security compliance and system hardening standards
  • Collaborating with technical teams, customers, and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions
  • Developing technical documentation, implementation plans, and operational procedures
  • Providing technical support, consulting, or engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle

Required Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience with one or more Red Hat technologies, including:
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
    • Red Hat OpenShift
    • Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
    • Red Hat Satellite
    • Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management
    • Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization technologies
    • Red Hat Identity Management
    • Red Hat cloud and container solutions
  • Strong understanding of Linux operating systems and enterprise IT environments
  • Experience supporting infrastructure, application, cloud, DevSecOps, or automation initiatives
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

  • Red Hat certifications such as:
    • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
    • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
    • Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)
    • Red Hat OpenShift certifications
    • Red Hat Ansible Automation certifications
  • Experience with Kubernetes, containers, cloud platforms, DevOps, or infrastructure automation
  • Experience in government, defense, healthcare, financial services, or large enterprise environments
  • Active security clearance (for applicable positions)

What We're Looking For

We welcome candidates from a variety of technical backgrounds, including:

  • Systems Administrators
  • Linux Engineers
  • Cloud Engineers
  • DevOps Engineers
  • Platform Engineers
  • Site Reliability Engineers (SREs)
  • Solutions Architects
  • Infrastructure Engineers
  • Automation Engineers
  • OpenShift Administrators
  • Technical Consultants
  • Technical Support Engineers

Why Join Our Talent Network

By applying, you'll be considered for a variety of opportunities aligned with your experience, certifications, and career goals. Our recruiting team works closely with Red Hat-focused customers and hiring managers to identify positions that match your technical expertise and professional interests.

About Us
Northern Virginia-based Precision Solutions is an expert in staffing solutions for companies of any size that open the door to new opportunities and seek outstanding talent. We pride ourselves on being versatile enough to tailor our relationships to the needs of each individual client, being agile in the fast-paced marketplace, and being precise in meeting the needs of any company.


Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Precision Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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