Distinguished Solution Architect

Verizon; Irving (TX); Remote; USD 132,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Distinguished Architect to drive technical sales and influence decision-makers. This role involves designing and delivering complex telecommunications solutions while engaging with clients at various levels. The ideal candidate will possess strong presentation skills, deep technical knowledge, and a proven track record in architecture design. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and creativity, and contribute to impactful solutions in a mobile work environment. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for growth and development.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Plans

Stock Incentives

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in presales and customer engagement.
• Deep knowledge in networking, voice, security, and cloud design.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical sales and influence decision-makers.
• Design and deliver complex telecommunications solutions.

Skills

Executive Presentation Skills

Customer Engagement

Networking Knowledge

Cloud Technologies

Architecture Design

Leadership Skills

Job description

Join Verizon

At Verizon, we offer a career where you can share your ideas freely, learn, grow, and thrive. We are committed to connecting people to what brings them joy through innovation, creativity, and impact. Our V Team is a community that values listening, learning, and community support, both in celebration and in crisis. Join us and be part of the V Team Life.

Role Overview: Distinguished Architect

As a Distinguished Architect, you will drive sales opportunities as a technical advisor within a core solution area, influencing decision-makers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in presales, customer engagement, technical knowledge, and architectural design, capable of performing within large organizations. Experience with end-to-end solution design and delivery, understanding the deal lifecycle, and engaging with customers at various levels is essential.

Key Responsibilities

1. Drive technical sales and influence decision-makers.
2. Design and deliver complex telecommunications solutions across various technologies.
3. Lead architectural discussions and mentor peers.
4. Develop and present technical proposals and statements of work.
5. Engage with clients at executive and technical levels to identify strategies and solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong executive presentation skills and technological understanding.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including C-level executives and technologists.
• Experience in presales, customer engagement, and influencing product teams.
• Deep knowledge in networking, voice, security, cloud, virtualization, and data center design.
• Proven architecture design skills and leadership in developing complex solutions.
• Excellent soft skills, including time management, leadership, and proactive business development.

Work Environment

This role is primarily mobile, involving work from customer or field locations, with occasional in-person meetings at Verizon locations.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role in certain locations is between $132,000 and $270,000 annually, based on experience and location. Verizon offers comprehensive benefits, including health, wellness, retirement plans, stock incentives, paid time off, parental leave, and tuition assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer, evaluating applicants without regard to veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.