Principal Architect - Solutions Architect

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re 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 begins. In 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 you’ll be doing...

With a focus on AI technologies and Verizon AI solutions, you will seek to build deep, consultative technical relationships with global solution architects, customers and partner organizations, becoming a trusted adviser and subject matter expert (SME) on use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity.

• We are looking for someone who is passionate about exploring new frontiers of emerging AI technology to solve business and technical problems.

• Tier 2/3 Solution Architecture Support in winning our largest and most complex opportunities involving AI Connect, AIOps, Generative AI and Security of AI solutions..

• Translate customer AI initiatives, and desired business outcomes to Verizon AI solutions combining Verizon network services such as Dark Fiber, Wave, AI Connect and others.

• Diligently work with product teams to capitalize on existing assets while enabling new growth opportunities and wireline monetization Artificial Intelligence.

• Be knowledgeable in AI Security frameworks such as NIST, ISO, Google and others and apply these frameworks in creating secure customer solutions. 

• Evaluate and analyze systems architecture proposed by Verizon global solution architects to accommodate emerging needs related to network traffic generated by AI applications, agent-to-agent communication, model training etc.

• Collaborate with product, operations and assurance teams to explore new models 

• Participate in executive briefings and customer presentations.

What we’re looking for...

You are not only a wireless and networking technology expert, but you also enjoy selling to customers and helping them shape their solutions based on analytical assessments. People know you for your ability to see new opportunities for clients and create high value solutions that improve the way they do business. You take a keen interest in the competitive landscape and the latest trends and technologies and the possibilities they create. As an effective communicator, you build strong client and team relationships and can explain complex technical systems in a straightforward manner by tailoring the content to your audience as appropriate.

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.

• Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.

• A good understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, networking, Large Language Models (LLM), RAG, AI Agents, AI communications protocols such as MCP, A2A.

• Passion to explore new AI use cases in different industries and corresponding services provided by major AI vendors (AWS, Google, OpenAI, etc.)

• Aptitude to learn AI infrastructure needs and challenges such as power/cooling, compute, network, model training, and use of GPUs for model training/inference.

• Continuously learning topics related to AI security, attack vectors, and managing AI risk.

• Experience effectively communicating and discussing complex business and technical topics to all levels of the organization.

• Industry knowledge and experience in three or more of the following areas: Software Defined Networking (SDN), Managed Network Services (MNS), SASE/SSE, Network transport technologies (such as MPLS, and Broadband), Cybersecurity, and cloud.

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

• MS degree in engineering or computer science, or related fields.

• Network, Security, architecture, and industry certifications.

• AI Certification from leading AI technology vendors.

• Knowledge of building AI applications, AI agents, Python programming and AI/ML frameworks.

• Technical expertise with some major technology companies such as Cisco, Palo Alto, Aruba, Fortinet.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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, stock incentive programs, 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, we’ve 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.

The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $124,500.00 - $239,000.00.The annual salary range for the Colorado location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $137,000.00 - $239,000.00.The annual salary range for the Illinois location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $137,000.00 - $239,000.00.