Distinguished Architect – Solutions Architect

Verizon

Enterprise Architect designing modern 5G connectivity solutions and network architectures for Verizon. Collaborating with sales partners and customers on private network opportunities and impactful technology.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeIrving • New Jersey, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $149,000 - $286,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design modern 5G connectivity solutions, including complex private core and edge compute as features and capabilities that help customers meet their expressed business outcomes
Develop scalable and repeatable network architectures to deliver high-performing, highly reliable, and highly secure wireless services to our customers
Stay informed of regulatory and compliance requirements changes and adapt our reference architectures accordingly
Act as a trusted, unbiased advisor to customers, providing strategic insights to help achieve their business goals through our technology
Emphasize the value of licensed spectrum and scalability of neutral host networks to private networks, edge compute, and beyond
Review, validate, and approve network designs and provide feedback
Revise designs where applicable
Build and present design packages to customers in partnership with other Verizon stakeholders
Explore and explain how future solution enablement is possible through Verizon’s agile and modern network architecture
Help customers extract maximum value out of the network by advising and supporting multi-carrier, device, and application onboarding
Partner with sales and specialists during offer discussions to ensure the value of Verizon’s network methodology is clear to customers
Work closely with network and service delivery teams to ensure the cohesive execution of a build
Be the voice of the customer and the market

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of relevant work experience
Eight or more years of experience in the tech industry with experience in pre-sales, customer-facing consulting, or other relevant technical expertise
Experience in architecting and developing large cellular network solutions for small, medium, and large enterprises and/or government agencies
Experience with designing 4G/5G/CBRS wireless technologies, software-defined networks, and cloud and edge computing architectures
Experience with designing distributed antenna systems (DAS) and small-cell-based In-Building systems
Experience and knowledge about Wi-Fi and a strong familiarity with the concept of private networking, neutral host networking, and hybrid (public/private) network architectures
Strong technical acumen in 5G network architecture and end-to-end solution discussions including supported devices and applications
Deep knowledge of IT/OT processes and development of enterprise technical strategy
Experience in architecting and developing software or infrastructure for scalable, distributed systems
Experience in managing multiple projects or deals under tight timelines
Willingness to travel throughout the US and abroad
Valid driver's license and passport

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision
short and long term disability
basic life insurance
supplemental life insurance
AD&D insurance
identity theft protection
pet insurance
group home & auto insurance
matched 401(k) savings plan
up to 8 company paid holidays per year
up to 6 personal days per year
paid parental leave
adoption assistance
tuition assistance
premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances
up to 15 days of vacation per year

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Hard Skills & Tools

5G network architecture4G wireless technologiesCBRS wireless technologiessoftware-defined networkscloud computing architecturesedge computing architecturesdistributed antenna systems (DAS)small-cell-based In-Building systemsprivate networkingneutral host networking

Soft Skills

strategic insightscustomer-facing consultingproject managementcommunicationcollaborationadvisory skillsproblem-solvingadaptabilitycustomer advocacyteamwork

Certifications

Bachelor's degreevalid driver's licensepassport