Verizon, Principal Solution Architect - Application via WayUp

WayUp; New York (NY); On-site; USD 137,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a solutions architect to craft enterprise solutions for major clients. The role involves collaborating with IT and business executives to design and implement effective business strategies. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a background in technology trends. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, 401(k), and tuition assistance.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Stock incentive programs

Paid time off

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Six or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in developing and implementing data and IP services.

Responsibilities

• Crafting solutions for major business clients.
• Designing packages of solutions and services.
• Writing proposals and supporting the contracting process.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in engineering or computer science

Job description

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...

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.

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 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.

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.

• Experience in the development and implementation of one or more of the following: data and IP services (VoIP, MPLS, VPN, Internet), managed network services (LAN, WAN, content delivery, WLAN, managed IP PBX), 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), or IT applications management (SOA, web services, RTE).

• Sold, designed, or consulted on technical enterprise business solutions.

#vesqbr

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 mobile role, you'll primarily work from customer or field location(s), with occasional visits to a Verizon location for in-person training and meetings.

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.

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 benefits, short term incentives, 401(k) Savings Plan, stock incentive programs, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

If you are hired into a California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. work location, the compensation range for this position is between $137,500.00 and $239,000.00 annually based on a full-time schedule. The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is a commission based position with the potential to earn more. For part time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.