Distinguished Architect – Solutions Architect

Responsibilities

• 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 Verizon’s 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 Verizon’s 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

• Bachelor’s 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 driver's license and passport