Principal Solutions Architect
Houston, TX  / Irving, TX 
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Job Description
When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world's leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect around the world. We're a human network that reaches across the globe and works behind the scenes. We anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together-lifting up our communities and striving to make an impact to move the world forward. If you're fueled by purpose, and powered by persistence, explore a career with us. Here, you'll discover the rigor it takes to make a difference and the fulfillment that comes with living the #NetworkLife.

What you'll be doing...

You'll be crafting solutions to help the biggest names in business work quicker and smarter. In collaboration with senior IT and business executives, you'll identify and develop end to end enterprise solutions to enable our customers to realize their goals. Supporting the capture of new business opportunities, architecting solutions, coordinating internal resources, and acting as a trusted business partner will be your charter. You'll enable our customers to see what's possible to make their businesses run better, faster, and smarter.

  • Understanding customer business challenges, goals, and environment.

  • Designing the right package of solutions and services to meet the customer need.

  • Writing proposals and supporting the contracting process-ensuring that all technical needs along with legal and compliance needs are all satisfied.

  • Incorporating internal and third party suppliers as appropriate to meet the customer need.

  • Ensuring the feasibility of the proposed solution with the delivery and product teams.

  • Building and communicating the value proposition with client executives and key partners.

"This role may be considered as part of the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program."

What we're looking for...

You appreciate how technology can transform organizations and the ways they do business. You are up-to-date on the latest technology trends but you also bring a broader business perspective. Multi-tasking comes naturally and you thrive in a fast-paced environment that requires you to collaborate with multiple functions and partners to bring a concept to life. By flexing your style to each person and situation, you build rapport and gain trust of others. You have an ability to convey complex ideas in a straightforward manner and to inspire people to think about new possibilities.

You'll need to have:

  • Bachelor's degree or four additional years of relevant work experience.

  • Six or more years of relevant work experience.

  • Valid drivers license.

  • Willingness to travel up to 25%.

  • Experience in the development and implementation of two or more of the following: data and IP services (VoIP, MPLS, VPN, Internet), managed network services (LAN, WAN, WLAN, SDWAN and SASE) managed security solutions (firewall, proxy, VPN), managed mobility Solutions, data center outsourcing (cloud, application hosting, managed storage), call center technologies (ACD, IVR, customer portal, WFM).

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

  • Master's degree in engineering, computer science or other technical discipline.

  • Designed IT and/or managed telecommunications solutions. Ideally, from concept development through implementation.

  • Proposed, sold, and/or implemented large complex enterprise-wide technology solutions to Fortune 500 companies. Ideally, "big 5" consulting experience.

  • Project managed large scale complex enterprise-wide technology solutions.

  • Built business cases incorporating cost analysis and ROI.

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"This role may be considered as part of the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program."

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.

Where you'll be working
In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours40

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.


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Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our page to learn more.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
4 to 6 years
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