Associate Director – Solutions Architect

Verizon

Associate Director driving innovation and architecture for internal tooling and automation applications with a focus on security. Leading a multi-disciplinary team in optimizing workflows using Agile methodologies.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeIrving • New Jersey, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $141,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in DevSecOps methodologies, CI/CD pipeline design, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles while fostering collaboration across development, operations, and security teams. Proven ability to lead customer-facing initiatives and deliver impactful presentations, supported by strong financial analysis skills.

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DevSecOpsCI/CD Pipeline DesignInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Customer-Facing LeadershipFinancial Analysis

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Hard Skills

Agile ToolsGitOpsContainer ManagementDockerNpm PackagesKPI TrackingTelecommunications SolutionsArchitecture ExperienceTOGAFITIL

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipCustomer Presentation Skills

Industry Keywords

Secure Internal ToolingAutomation ApplicationsReal-Time MonitoringLoggingAnalytics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Docker

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Champion a collaborative culture across development, operations, and security for secure internal tooling & automation applications
Lead a multi-disciplinary team applying advanced DevSecOps, agentic AI techniques, and GitOps methodologies
Optimize workflows using Agile tools for planning, tracking, version control, and collaboration
Design, standardize, and oversee Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Manage container and package registries to push Docker images, npm packages, and application dependencies
Embed "secure-by-design" principles into the development lifecycle
Establish real-time monitoring, logging, and analytics to track KPIs
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles for managing system configurations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
Eight or more years of relevant experience required
Six or more years of experience in IT and managing telecommunications solutions
Six or more years of experience in a customer facing leadership role with accountability for end to end delivery
Five or more years of architecture experience in IT and/or telecom based products and services
Five or more years of experience delivering customer presentations and preparing customer-facing material
Knowledge of TOGAF and/or ITIL standards for architecture and delivery
Financial analysis experience (P&L, ROI, cost analysis, business case development)
AI Tools customer experience within contact centers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and wellness benefit options including medical, dental, vision
Short and long term disability
Basic and 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