Junior Technical Account Manager

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Job Summary

You may be thinking -- What is a Junior Technical Account Manager at Red Hat

The Junior Technical Account Manager (JTAM) is focused on building foundational knowledge of Red Hats products and support processes. This role contributes to customer satisfaction by ensuring timely resolution of basic technical challenges building a solid understanding of customer environments. The JTAM follows detailed instructions and standardized procedures applies basic troubleshooting customer interaction skills and focuses on technical issues and requests of minimal complexity and requests whilst working under close supervision. 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 youll participate in the FASTER Program Field Accelerator for Sales and Technical Emerging Roles (we do love a good acronym) a comprehensive 12-month onboarding and development program designed to provide you with the deep technical knowledge customer engagement skills and industry insights needed to excel. Youll gain hands-on experience with Red Hats portfolio learn from seasoned experts and contribute to real-world customer solutions from day one. This cohort-based program starts in 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

• Build a strong support network of your Peers Manager Mentor and other Red Hatters within and outside of your team

• Develop technical skills in the Red Hat portfolio that span Cloud Automation and AI solutions by completing training programs and attaining industry-recognized certifications

• Shadow and assist more experienced members as they deliver strategic technical and architectural guidance to key customers

• Enhance your professional capabilities through real-world experiences working directly with customers and participating in skill development opportunities.

• Focus on your personal and professional development as you grow your career at Red Hat.

• 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 with the assistance of senior team members

• Proactively identify and document known solutions for common technical challenges

• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of knowledge base articles and support documentation

What you will bring

• Passion and curiosity for open source technology desire to build a career within the Tech industry and expertise in emerging technologies

• Strong technical skills in computer science IT AI or related fields gained through university programs up-skilling boot camps certificate programs or military experience

• Demonstrated project experience applying technical troubleshooting documentation analytical and problem-solving skills showcasing the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues

• Understand fundamental concepts of network communication and configuration

• Motivation to engage in self-directed learning on new technologies

• Demonstrated customer service skills and desire to be customer-focused understanding customer needs and helping them achieve their goals

• Effective communication (written and verbal) active listening and presentation skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with internal teams and external customers

• Some exposure to scripting languages (e.g. Python Bash) or programming languages (e.g. Java Go) is a plus

• Australian government security clearance is required for this role.

Why Red Hat

• Unparalleled Onboarding and Development: Set yourself up for long-term success through our structured 12-month program which provides you with dedicated mentorship hands-on labs certifications and exposure to a wide range of technologies.

• Impactful Work: Contribute to solutions that empower businesses worldwide and shape the future of open source.

• 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.

Ready to kickstart your career with a global open source leader Apply Now!

Remember: You dont need to have experience with every skill listed to join Red Hat. This role is part of a developmental program designed to help you grow and develop your skills. If youre excited about this opportunity but feel you still have some learning to do we encourage you to applywere looking for passionate individuals eager to learn and grow with us.

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Red Hat is the worlds 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. Were 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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