Cloud Architect Milan, Italy

Job OverviewThe Red Hat Consulting team is looking for an Architect to join us in Milan. As an Architect you will help our customers create possibilities, solve problems, and build strong working relationships.ResponsibilitiesAssess, design, and implement key Red Hat offerings including Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform, Ansible Tower, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Red Hat OpenShift Container Storage, and Kubernetes-based technologies.Implement automated and containerized cloud application platform solutions with a focus on infrastructure issues such as networking, storage, virtualization, security, logging, monitoring, high availability, and system resiliency.Learn new technologies quickly including container orchestration registries, build strategies, cloud storage, and software‑defined networks.Serve as a subject matter expert on‑site addressing technical development or IT strategic needs.Manage problem identification, system architecture definition, software specification and design, testing, and deployment of complex open‑source solutions.Adapt to changing customer demands and respond professionally to incidents, escalations, and exceptions.Deliver quality results on‑site and post‑engagement within the assigned project timeline and scope.Participate in sales and proposal presentations as needed.Qualifications3 years of experience in Linux system administration preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or a derivative.3 years of experience in a consulting firm as an Architect that designs and implements solutions at customer premise.2 years of experience with Kubernetes, Cloud Foundry, Docker, or other container‑related technologies and PaaS.2 years of scripting or programming experience.Knowledge of systems management including installation, custom channels, virtualized system deployment, basic client‑based security, and repositories.Nice to have: Proven experience with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform, Ansible Tower, OpenStack, and other Red Hat products.Knowledge of software development lifecycle practices (Agile, Waterfall, Incremental).Agile and DevOps mindset and a willingness to learn Agile practices.Red Hat certifications.Experience with VMware virtualization products.Fluency in Italian and ability to communicate and write in English in an international environment.BenefitsThe role is remote but requires occasional travel to customer sites and abroad.About Red HatRed 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 are 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.Inclusion at Red HatRed 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 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr