Distinguished Architect Solutions Architect

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely even if theyre daring or different. Where the true you can learn grow and thrive. At Verizon we power and empower how people live work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love driving innovation creativity and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate lead and believe that listening is where learning crisis and in celebration we come together lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up everywhere & always. Want in Join the #VTeamLife.

What youll be doing...

At Verizon we do much more than sell technology. We deliver game-changing solutions that enhance the agility productivity and global reach of our customers. We power and empower how they live work and play. As an Enterprise Architect you will build deep consultative technical relationships with your customers effectively becoming a trusted advisor. You will play a key role in driving customer outcomes that leverage the power of Verizon 5G and edge computing. This is a high-impact role working closely with your sales partners solutions architects and customers to identify and qualify private network opportunities and design solutions that solve our customers most pressing business challenges.

Are you ready to enhance a best-in-class 5G enterprise architecture team that thrives on teamwork and collaboration Can you see yourself delivering innovative technology and solutions that connect people worldwide and transform how communities live work and play Are you ready to unleash the transformative possibilities of 5G Welcome to Verizon a company you can be proud to represent and be a part of.

What were looking for...

• Design modern 5G connectivity solutions including complex private core and edge compute as features and capabilities that help customers meet their expressed business outcomes.

• Develop scalable and repeatable network architectures to deliver high-performing highly reliable and highly secure wireless services to our customers.

• Stay informed of regulatory and compliance requirements changes and adapt our reference architectures accordingly.

• Act as a trusted unbiased advisor to customers providing strategic insights to help achieve their business goals through our technology.

• Emphasize the value of licensed spectrum and scalability of neutral host networks to private networks edge compute and beyond.

• Review validate and approve network designs and provide feedback. Revise designs where applicable

• Build and present design packages to customers in partnership with other Verizon stakeholders.

• Explore and explain how future solution enablement is possible through Verizons agile and modern network architecture.

• Help customers extract maximum value out of the network by advising and supporting multi-carrier device and application onboarding.

• Partner with sales and specialists during offer discussions to ensure the value of Verizons network methodology is clear to customers.

• Work closely with network and service delivery teams to ensure the cohesive execution of a build.

• Be the voice of the customer and the market.

Youll need to have:

• Bachelors degree or four or more years of relevant work experience.

• Eight or more years of experience in the tech industry with experience in pre-sales customer-facing consulting or other relevant technical expertise.

• Experience in architecting and developing large cellular network solutions for small medium and large enterprises and/or government agencies.

• Experience with designing 4G/5G/CBRS wireless technologies software-defined networks and cloud and edge computing architectures.

• Experience with designing distributed antenna systems (DAS) and small-cell-based In-Building systems.

• Experience and knowledge about Wi-Fi and a strong familiarity with the concept of private networking neutral host networking and hybrid (public/private) network architectures.

• Strong technical acumen in 5G network architecture and end-to-end solution discussions including supported devices and applications.

• Deep knowledge of IT/OT processes and development of enterprise technical strategy.

• Experience in architecting and developing software or infrastructure for scalable distributed systems.

• Experience in managing multiple projects or deals under tight timelines.

• Willingness to travel throughout the US and abroad.

• Valid drivers license and passport.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Masters degree in engineering or advanced network certifications and experience.

• IBWave Level 2 or above certification

• Deep understanding of 3GPP Specifications for 5G specifically Rel-16

• Direct experience working with wireless network integrators and RAN OEMs like Nokia Ericsson Samsung and Celona.

• Ability to quickly learn understand and work with new emerging technologies methodologies and solutions for digital transformation.

• Experience with onboarding domestic and international mobile network operators onto neutral host networks.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every even better qualification listed above.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical dental vision short and long term disability basic life insurance supplemental life insurance AD&D insurance identity theft protection pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year paid parental leave adoption assistance and tuition assistance plus other incentives weve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime shift differential holiday pay allowances etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year which grows with additional service. For part-timers your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.