Technical Consultant - Cloud Native

About Us SUSE is a global leader of enterprise open source software. By transforming community innovations into secure, sovereign and AI‑ready solutions, SUSE empowers customers to escape vendor lock‑in and regain control of their IT destiny. Through industry‑leading Linux, Kubernetes, Edge and AI infrastructure solutions, SUSE delivers the flexibility to innovate everywhere—from the data center to multi‑cloud and out to the edge. SUSE also manages many Linux and Kubernetes distributions. Choice Happens because we prioritize community, interoperability and relentless innovation. Discover how we power mission‑critical resilience at . Technical Consultant – Cloud Native As a Technology Consultant , you will play a crucial role in delivering technical consulting services to our customers, focusing on SUSE technologies. You will be responsible for implementing solutions, performing hands‑on configurations, and contributing to the design and optimization of customer environments. This role requires a solid understanding of the appropriate segment of the SUSE portfolio, good knowledge of complementary technologies, and effective communication skills to articulate the benefits of our solutions. How You’ll Contribute Act as a technical consultant for SUSE technologies, providing expert guidance and implementation support to customers. Assist Lead Architect in larger projects where necessary. Work with customers to implement solutions based on SUSE technologies, ensuring successful deployment and integration. Carry out intermediate hands‑on configuration and coding activities, such as automation scripting. Maintain a proficient level of understanding of the SUSE portfolio of products, staying current on new releases and best practices. Possess a good understanding of complementary technologies, such as other Linux distributions, Kubernetes, etc., to provide comprehensive solutions. Participate in scoping activity for all engagement types, helping to define project requirements and deliverables. Your contributions will be key in creating the Scope of Work. Able to articulate the benefits of SUSE technologies for users, clearly explaining how our solutions address their needs. Establish and maintain long‑term relationships with users, building trust and ensuring ongoing customer satisfaction. Lead smaller‑scale customer engagements from the technical perspective, taking ownership and driving successful outcomes. Provide internal feedback to improve service offerings, contributing to continuous process improvement. Understand feature requests and advocate for customers with product management and/or engineering, ensuring the customer voice is heard. Work with existing customers to maintain satisfaction, proactively addressing their needs and challenges. Work effectively in a proactive manner with both customers and colleagues, fostering a collaborative environment and demonstrating strong teamwork. Demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills, ensuring clear and effective interactions at all levels. Demonstrate a willingness to accept feedback and ability to develop new skills, showcasing a growth mindset. Skills Required Automation Scripting: Ability to work on and implement automation scripts for system configurations. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey technical information to customers and internal teams. Complementary Technologies: Good understanding of related open source and cloud‑native technologies (e.g., other Linux distributions, Kubernetes, SUSE Rancher, SUSE Security, SUSE Virtualization, VMware, OpenShift). Customer Engagement: Ability to lead smaller‑scale customer engagements from a technical perspective. Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues effectively. Product Portfolio Knowledge: Proficient understanding of a range of SUSE’s product portfolio. Relationship Building: Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with customers. Scoping Activity: Participation in and contribution to defining project scopes and statements of work. Solution Deployment: Experience in implementing and deploying solutions based on SUSE technologies. Solution Optimization: Ability to contribute to the optimization of customer solutions. Teamwork: Strong collaborative skills, working effectively with colleagues and customers. Technical Knowledge: Technical experience with IT systems administration, scripting, automation and development. This position is subject to a background check, including criminal, credit and/or employment references. The candidate is required to complete the background check once an offer has been accepted. This will be conducted by SUSE’s external provider, where legally permitted. Compensation US Pay Transparency: Starting base salary within the applicable pay range displayed below. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for a commission plan and a competitive benefits package. US benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, an Employee Assistance Program, and generous paid time off and leave policies. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, geographic location, internal equity and budget. Base Pay Range (US Only): 73,000 – 135,000. Equal Opportunity SUSE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr SUSE