Principal Solutions Architecture

AT; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 174,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

AT&T in Dallas, Texas seeks an expert Principal Solutions Architect to design scalable technology solutions for business customers, aligning with strategic goals. Lead cross-functional teams, analyze requirements, and present proposals to executives, guiding complex deployments with minimal oversight.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, mentorship, and staying ahead of industry trends to drive essential business results. Competitive rewards and extensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of related experience.
• Certification is required in some areas.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, cost-effective technology solutions for customers.
• Collect and analyze customer requirements and translate into technical specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and collaborate with sales, network, and operations teams.
• Document solutions in proposals and present to customers at working and executive levels.

Skills

Solution design

Stakeholder collaboration

Customer engagement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certification (some areas)

Job description

Overall Purpose: Develop scalable and efficient technology solutions for AT&T business customers that address their business, application, and communications needs, while meeting business requirements and aligning with organizational goals.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Solution Design and Development: Design and develop scalable, efficient, and cost-effective technology solutions that integrate smoothly into the customer’s environment. Create architectural blueprints and documentation that outline system components and their interactions.
• Requirements Gathering and Analysis: Collect and analyze customer requirements, assessing solution alternatives based on tradeoffs in cost, performance, reliability, and security. Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Technical Leadership and Stakeholder Collaboration: Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate with sales, network, and operations teams to recommend appropriate solutions and ensure seamless implementation. Manage solution design with internal and external suppliers.
• Customer Interaction and Communication: Engage with customers to understand their needs and provide technical expertise. Demonstrate strong customer interface skills and technical credibility in a sales environment. Document solutions in proposals and present them to customers at both working and executive levels.
• Project Management and Industry Knowledge: Manage multiple projects simultaneously with greater autonomy. Maintain a baseline of industry knowledge to advise on technical trends and techniques. Support project managers in planning, estimating, and tracking project progress.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired. 7+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas.

Job Contribution: An expert in their field, applying broad business knowledge and strategic insight surrounding emerging trends and technologies to solve complex problems and drive organizational results. Leads critical, high-impact projects and designs/implements innovative business strategies. Works with minimal oversight, frequently consulting senior leadership and influencing executive decisions. Serves as a mentor and assists others with challenging issues.

Supervisor: No

Our Principal Solutions Architecture jobs earn between $174,100.00 - $261,100.00 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Regular

Location: Dallas, Texas

Salary Range: $174,100.00 - $261,100.00

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