About the Job

The Red Hat Information Technology Experience (ITX) team is looking for a Unified Communications and Collaboration Engineer to join us in Raleigh, NC. In this role, you will be part of a small team that owns the service delivery of our communication and collaboration platforms globally. As a Communications & Collaboration Engineer, you will identify, prioritize, and resolve critical communication and collaboration-related issues that impact business operations. This role will focus on services supporting the public sector teams in support certifying and maintaining FedRAMP and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) certified solutions. In addition, you will proactively seek to communicate solutions to users and key stakeholders and highlight transitions to preferred emerging technologies that can be used to improve the overall health of the company’s communication and collaboration strategy.

What You'll Do

Configure, document, and manage a dedicated Google Workspace environment conforming to Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements.

Support ongoing security updates required to maintain compliance with CMMC requirements.

Provide unified communications & collaboration service support for all enterprise business locations

Provide critical Level 2 and 3 communications support to all locations

Develop, communicate, and maintain communication standards for all enterprise teams

Work with technical teams to ensure that hardware and software infrastructure is maintained with latest firmware and software requirements

Proactively communicate the status, plans of action, and resolutions of issues

Monitor and report the performance of communications components against KPIs and take preemptive measures to minimize interruptions

Identify opportunities and recommend solutions for improving the overall network health by assessing overall effectiveness and efficiency

Evaluate new technologies and platforms to determine whether their applicability aligns with businesses needs

Communicate with vendors and other IT teams for problem resolution

Serve as a point of contact with vendors on larger projects requiring professional services

Provide unified communications and collaboration life cycle management

Perform minor project management and vendor management for Unified Communications and Collaboration platforms (Google, RingCentral, and Slack)

Work with business partners to discover and document business requirements and capture business needs

Identify gaps and provide technical expertise in business requirements for system functional specifications and scale new and current systems, processes, and procedures in a cost effective manner.

What You'll Bring

Knowledge of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements

Experience working with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Fed RAMP standards

Experience working with cross-functional teams, including product engineering, sales, marketing, IT, facilities buildout, etc.

Good written and verbal skills in English

Commercial experience with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers and offerings

Experience serving in an IT software support role, working in a technical area and interacting with customers

Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences

Experience working with external vendors and working on projects

Possess the ability to obtain a clearance

Google Workspace certification

The following are considered a plus:

ITIL v3/4 foundation, service design, or service management experience

Slack Certified Administrator qualification

The salary range for this position is $74,900.00 - $119,830.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.

Pay Transparency

Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hat’s compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. 

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 the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're 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.

Benefits
●    Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
●    Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
●    Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
●    Retirement 401(k) with employer match
●    Paid time off and holidays
●    Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
●    Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
●    Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more! 

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Red Hat
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