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Red Hat, Inc.

$126.82K/yr

Lead cross-functional engineering reviews to ensure Red Hat platforms and partner integrations meet enterprise-grade standards for stability, interoperability, security, and scalability, guiding ...

Red Hat

Senior Software Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$119.10K - $157K/yr

Red Hat is the world's leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, and they are ... security technologies • Experience using AI agents to accelerate development efforts. • Good ...

Red Hat

Senior Software Engineer

$125.40K - $165.30K/yr

Red Hat is the world's leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, and they are ... security technologies • Experience using AI agents to accelerate development efforts. • Good ...

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To thrive in Red Hat Security, you need a strong background in Linux system administration, cybersecurity principles, and open-source technologies, often supported by degrees in computer science or IT and certifications like Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE). Familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, SELinux, and security tools such as OpenSCAP is essential. Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication are important soft skills for identifying vulnerabilities and collaborating with cross-functional teams. These skills are critical for maintaining secure systems, ensuring compliance, and quickly addressing evolving security threats.

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Professionals in Red Hat Security roles often face the challenge of staying current with rapidly evolving cybersecurity threats and ensuring compliance with both organizational and industry standards. They must balance proactive security measures with the need to support seamless business operations, which can require close collaboration with IT, development, and operations teams. Additionally, troubleshooting and securing open-source environments can be complex, requiring strong problem-solving skills and familiarity with Red Hat’s suite of products. Regularly updating and patching systems, while minimizing downtime, is another key aspect of the role.

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Red Hat Security refers to the suite of security solutions, best practices, and services provided by Red Hat to help organizations protect their IT infrastructure that runs on Red Hat products, such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and OpenShift. This includes security features built into the operating system, compliance tools, identity and access management, and automated security updates. Red Hat Security also involves continuous vulnerability management, policy enforcement, and integration with enterprise security tools to ensure robust protection for cloud, container, and hybrid environments.

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AspectRed Hat SecurityCybersecurity Analyst
CertificationsRed Hat Certified Security Specialist, CompTIA Security+CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH
Work EnvironmentLinux-based enterprise environments, open-source platformsVarious industries, including finance, healthcare, government
Employer & Industry UsageIT companies, tech firms, organizations using Red Hat products
Common Search & ComparisonFocuses on Red Hat security tools and Linux securityBroader cybersecurity practices across platforms

Red Hat Security professionals specialize in securing Red Hat Linux environments and using Red Hat security tools, while Cybersecurity Analysts work across multiple platforms to protect organizational data from threats. Both roles require security certifications but differ in their focus and work environment.

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Senior Software Engineer - Red Hat Observability Service

Redhat

Raleigh, NC • On-site, Remote

$133.65K - $220.68K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:


The Red Hat Observability Service team is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join us in the USA. The role collaborates with peers and senior engineers to ensure the delivery of high-quality software features and solutions, resolving routine and semi-routine issues.

What you will do:

  • Supporting Red Hat Observability Service (RHOBS) - LokiStack integration and continued support / troubleshooting, collaboration with SRE to optimize user experience, development and enhancements of our logging stack for future Multicluster requirements

  • Follow the lead of other engineers and architects to create and review software design proposals on feasibility, scalability, security, maintainability, and fitness to purpose.

  • Analyze system performance metrics to participate in capacity planning activities and resolve system performance issues.

  • Write automated testing routines to verify the continued correct operation of new and existing features.

  • Provide software updates and promote them through CI/CD environment

  • Review requests for enhancement (RFE) with product managers to establish system requirements and designs.

  • Adhere and follow defined Software Development Lifecycle (SLDC) processes.

  • Proactively leverage AI technologies to streamline workflows, simplify processes, and enhance overall efficiency.

  • Proactively utilize and experiment with AI-assisted tools and technologies, such as code generation, auto-completion, and intelligent suggestions, to accelerate development cycles, enhance code quality, and support test design, automation, and peer review throughout the development lifecycle.

What you will bring:

  • 4+ years of experience with Python, Golang and Rust: Design, program and maintain complex software.

  • Experience working in large-scale, distributed production environments where you've managed reliability, performance, and scalability challenges at significant scale.

  • Container Orchestration: Experience working with Kubernetes and/or OpenShift 4.

  • Cloud Platforms: Understanding and awareness of Cloud Platforms.

  • Code Analysis: Ability to analyse software code for performance and correctness.

  • Debugging: Troubleshoots, debugs, and optimizes software code and systems.

  • Automated Testing: Implements scripts and testing procedures to validate software functionality.

  • Agile Knowledge: Awareness or understanding of Agile principles and frameworks and their application in software development.

  • Version Control (Git): Manages code versions and collaborates on software development using version control systems.

  • Operating Systems: Understanding and awareness of operating systems, including Linux.

The salary range for this position is $133,650.00 - $220,680.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.

Pay Transparency

Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hat's compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.

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.

Benefits
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, employee assistance program, and more!

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States.

Inclusion at Red Hat
Red Hat's culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.

Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)
Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.


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