Junior Technical Account Manager (Linux, Graduate program)

Job Summary

The Junior Technical Account Manager is focused on building foundational knowledge of Red Hat's products and support processes. This role contributes to customer satisfaction by ensuring timely resolution of basic technical challenges in customer environments. The JTAM follows detailed instructions and standardized procedures, applies basic troubleshooting, customer interaction skills, and focuses on technical issues. This role develops judgment in prioritizing customer issues and contributes to a positive team environment through knowledge sharing and technical account management support.

What you will do

During your first year as a Junior Technical Account Manager, you’ll participate in the FASTER Program, a comprehensive 12-month program designed to provide you with deep technical knowledge and customer engagement skills to excel. You’ll gain hands-on experience with Red Hat's portfolio, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to real-world customer solutions from day one. This cohort-based program starts on 1 September 2026.

Through this experience, you will:

• Discover all about Red Hat and how we support our customers in addressing their technical, developmental, and strategic business challenges with our comprehensive portfolio and services
• Develop technical skills in the Red Hat portfolio that span Cloud, Automation, Containerisation and AI solutions by completing training programs and attaining industry-recognized certifications
• Assist experienced members as they deliver strategic technical and architectural guidance to key customers
• Support the Sales organizations’ goals to deliver customer business value, building enterprise IT solutions based on Red Hat platforms that create a trusted, consistent, and comprehensive foundation for any enterprise

As a Junior Technical Account Manager, you will also:

• Respond to customer inquiries and requests, following established procedures
• Document customer interactions and track issue resolution progress in designated systems
• Escalate complex technical issues to senior team members for guidance and resolution
• Participate in internal training programs to develop product knowledge and technical skills
• Perform customer onboarding and account maintenance tasks
• Proactively identify known solutions for common technical challenges
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of knowledge base articles and documentation

What you will bring

• Passion for open source technology, and a desire to build a career within the tech industry
• Strong technical skills in computer science, IT, AI, or related fields, gained through university programs, upskilling boot camps, or certificate programs
• Demonstrated experience applying technical troubleshooting, documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills in enterprise IT-related projects
• Understand fundamental concepts of network communication and configuration
• Demonstrated customer service skills and a customer-focused mindset
• Effective communication (written and verbal), active listening, and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal teams and external customers
• Knowledge of infrastructure systems, particularly Linux and containers
• Security clearance required for customer projects
• Willingness to travel regularly to customer sites for project work and to local Red Hat offices

Why Red Hat?

• Unparalleled Onboarding and Development: Set yourself up for long-term success through our structured 12-month program, which provides dedicated mentorship, hands-on labs, certifications, and exposure to a wide range of technologies.
• Open Culture: Work in a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and respected.
• Career Growth: Take advantage of opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement within a global leader.

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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 role requirements. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, regardless of 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.

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