Architect – Sales Engineer

Verizon

Verizon Solutions Architect designing enterprise wireless and network solutions for digital transformation. Driving customer relationships, technical strategy, bookings, revenue, and complex RFP opportunities.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRolling Meadows • Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $202,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and developing scalable, distributed systems and enterprise network solutions, with a strong focus on customer engagement and technical relationship management. Proficient in leveraging Verizon's technology to create business-outcome-focused solutions and drive revenue growth.

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Enterprise Network SolutionsSoftware-Defined NetworkingTechnical Relationship ManagementCustomer-Facing ConsultingSecurity Certifications

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Hard Skills

Architecting Scalable SystemsLAN/WAN SolutionsRoutingVPNsLoad BalancersFirewallsData SecurityCloud ManagementBusiness ContinuityProject Management

Soft Skills

Consultative Relationship BuildingCommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Verizon SolutionsIT InfrastructureNetwork SystemsEmerging Cloud TechnologiesApplication Infrastructure

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Solution ArchitectCCSKCompTIA Security+Cisco Certified Design AssociateITIL Foundations

Industry Keywords

Digital TransformationTechnical AdvisingSales StagesRFPsWLNWLS

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with clients and the Sales team on digital transformation initiatives
Build long-term business relationships within assigned enterprise accounts
Identify and qualify opportunities and design solutions addressing customer business challenges
Build consultative technical relationships and serve as a trusted adviser
Match customer objectives and technical requirements to Verizon solutions
Identify and qualify business opportunities and develop strategies to resolve technical matters
Recommend integration strategies, enterprise architectures, platforms, and application infrastructure
Own the technical relationship with Verizon customers
Manage product and solution briefings, proof-of-concept work, and coordination of technical resources
Create customer solutions and use cases leveraging Verizon product integrations
Articulate Verizon Enterprise’s technology and solutions vision and position Verizon as a technology thought leader
Prioritize customer solution and technical requirements and champion resolution of solution and product gaps internally
Develop skills and product knowledge to maximize value and deliver quality services
Drive bookings, revenue, activations, and customer relationships across the WLN and WLS portfolio
Develop business-outcome-focused solutions and initiatives leveraging Verizon capabilities
Work with GID and SDE organizations to pursue larger deals and RFPs
Participate critically in sales stages 0–3 and support later stages
Build the solutions funnel through early sales-cycle investment, emphasizing use cases and business impact
Travel to client sites, conferences, and related events as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
Four or more years of relevant experience, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience
Four or more years of experience in the tech industry, pre-sales, customer-facing, consulting, or other relevant technical experience
Experience architecting and developing software or infrastructure for scalable, distributed systems
Experience architecting and developing LAN/WAN or large infrastructure and network solutions for enterprise customers
Experience with software-defined networking, routing, VPNs, load balancers, and firewalls
Knowledge of data and information security, especially as it relates to business issues
Experience in two or more of: SDN, IT infrastructure and systems security, cloud or network systems management, and business continuity
Willingness to travel
Valid driver’s license
Primary domain strength in WLN or WLS, with willingness to ramp up in the less dominant area
At least WLN and WLS technology experience
MA/MS degree in engineering or computer science is an additional qualification
Ability to learn and work with emerging cloud/IT technologies, methodologies, and solutions
Experience running multiple projects or deals under tight timelines
Security, architecture, or industry certifications such as AWS Solution Architect, CCSK, CompTIA Security+, Cisco Certified Design or Network Associate, ITIL Foundations, or similar
Experience implementing or designing two or more of: Data and IP Services Managed Operations, Security Services, Call Center Technologies, or IT Applications Management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries enhanced by incentive awards for sales performance
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
AD&D insurance
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Group home and 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
Other incentives
Premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances, depending on the role
Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with additional service