Principal Architect – Solutions Architect

Verizon

Verizon Principal Architect designing private 5G, private core, and edge-compute solutions for enterprise and public-sector customers. Leading complex networking architectures, proposals, and implementations.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeCary • California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $124,500 - $239,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing complex wireless and networking solutions, including 5G connectivity and architecture design. Proven ability to manage cross-organizational teams and present strategic proposals to leadership and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5G Connectivity SolutionsArchitecture Design and ImplementationProject Management of Complex SolutionsWireless Network IntegrationSoftware Development in Python

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Hard Skills

Architecture Design5G KnowledgeIP Data NetworkingRoutingSwitchingLoad BalancingHigh AvailabilitySoftware DevelopmentDesign ThinkingSecurity Development

Soft Skills

Customer TrainingNeeds AnalysisSolution PresentationCross-Organizational CollaborationStrategic Advisement

Tools & Technologies

CiscoPalo AltoRiverbedFortinetShellExpectPerlPythonJavaScriptSoftware Defined Networking

Certifications & Qualifications

CCIECISSPCCENTCompTIA Network+Wireless Recognized CertificationsCompTIA Security+Cloud Provider CertificationsAward Solutions – RR Solutions Coursework

Industry Keywords

Wireless Networking SolutionsPrivate 5G ConnectivityNeutral Host Network DesignEnterprise SectorPublic SectorRAN OEMsNokiaEricssonSamsungIoT

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudIoTJavaScriptPerlPythonSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop complex wireless and networking solutions for customers
Provide customer training and advisement
Conduct needs analyses and develop appropriate solutions
Execute new solutions
Present solution roadmaps and visions to leadership
Develop and own proposals and long-term customer strategies
Translate customer business issues and opportunities into complex solution designs
Present proposed architectures and business outcomes to leadership
Provide security development and integration across platforms
Manage cross-organizational teams developing and implementing customer solutions
Design modern global private 5G connectivity solutions, including private core and edge compute
Manage complex neutral host and private network designs across Enterprise and Public Sector
Present 5G connectivity solutions and strategies to senior management and stakeholders virtually and in person

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
Six or more years of relevant experience, demonstrated through work and/or military experience or specialized training
Four or more years of experience in architecture design and implementation
Direct experience working with wireless network integrators and RAN OEMs such as Nokia, Ericsson, Samsung, Celona, Solid, and Airspan
Experience project managing complex solutions through implementation
Knowledge of 5G
Knowledge of LTE and IoT
IP data networking experience, including routing, switching, load balancing, and high availability
Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering preferred as an additional qualification
Two or more years of experience developing and implementing business strategies preferred
Two or more years of experience incorporating design thinking into problem solving preferred
Software development experience using Shell, Expect, Perl, Python, or JavaScript preferred
Certifications such as Award Solutions – RR Solutions coursework, CCIE, CISSP, CCENT, CompTIA Network+, Wireless Recognized Certifications, OEM certifications, CompTIA Security+, or cloud provider certifications preferred
Experience with Software Defined Networking and Virtual Network Services preferred
Technical expertise with Cisco, Palo Alto, Riverbed, Fortinet, or similar technology companies preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
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 opportunities including overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances
Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with additional service