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.Senior Technical Consultant, Red Hat OpenShift EngineerServing as a technical thought leader and SME for our ecosystem of partners, customers, and service providers in the realm of Red Hat OpenShift on AWS (ROSA) and OpenShift Virtualization on ROSA, the Senior Technical Consultant works as part of the consulting team to lead the development, design, implementation, and engagement leader of client solutions. They mentor and provide direction to engineers on a project-by-project basis and within the broader organization regarding internal initiatives and project support.ResponsibilitiesDesigns and implements complex, mission-critical, enterprise-grade Red Hat OpenShift solutions focused on ROSA and OpenShift Virtualization.Develops high-quality deliverables and presentations for client engineering teams and senior leaders.Creates and presents solution designs, options, ideas, and innovations to clients' senior leadership teams.Develops and maintains technical roadmaps and innovation plans.Designs and implements Kubernetes-based virtualization solutions using OpenShift Virtualization on ROSA.Leads ROSA enablement, including networking, storage, identity integration, and platform security, with a focus on Kubernetes networking and AWS cloud services.Develops and implements CI/CD solutions using tools like ArgoCD to enable GitOps-driven workflows.Establishes project estimates and plans, identifies risks and mitigations, and oversees development and delivery of technical solutions.Mentors and supports project teammates, fostering skill development in technologies like Red Hat OpenShift, ROSA, and related tools.Actively leads collaboration within our technical communities, driving innovation in areas such as OpenShift Virtualization, Kubernetes Networking, and AWS.(Optional) Leverages expertise in VMware, Ansible, Terraform, Portworx, and NetApp to extend platform capabilities.QualificationsAbility to develop solutions on a whiteboard for business/technology challenges.Knowledge of cloud-native application design principles, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, microservices, containers, etc.Hands-on programming experience, preferably in Python or other languages.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.6+ years of IT experience and 3+ years in Cloud, DevOps, Automation, Application Modernization, Digital Transformation.Experience designing and implementing core platform services around compute, storage, networking, databases, containers, security, and identity.Multiple certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Pro, AWS DevOps Engineer Pro, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Terraform Associate, etc.Experience with organizational adoption of platform engineering, DevOps, cloud transformation, and application modernization initiatives.Hands-on experience with IaC tools like Terraform, Ansible, ARM, CloudFormation.Experience managing deployment services such as Harness, GitHub, Ansible, Jenkins, including branching strategies.Familiarity with Windows Server and Linux virtualized environments.Why AHEAD:We value diversity and foster growth through technology, training, and certifications. Our initiatives like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD promote inclusion and development.Our benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, parental and caregiver leave, among others. Details at our website.The compensation range reflects the On-Target Earnings (OTE), including base salary and target bonus, which varies based on experience, qualifications, and location. #J-18808-Ljbffr