Cloud Architect

Cloud Architect – Milan, ItalyThe Red Hat Consulting team is looking for a Cloud Architect to join us in Milan, Italy. In this role, you will help our customers create possibilities, solve problems, and build strong working relationships.What You’ll DoAssess, 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 like 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 professionally respond 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.What You’ll Bring3+ 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 design and implement 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 HaveProven experience with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform, Ansible Tower, OpenStack, and other Red Hat products.Knowledge of software development lifecycle practices (Agile, Waterfall, Incremental).An Agile and DevOps mindset and a willingness to learn agile practices.Red Hat certifications.Experience on VMware virtualization products.Fluency in Italian and the ability to communicate and write in English in an international environment.This 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 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 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. Red Hat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other