Architect – Sales Engineer

Verizon

Verizon Solutions Architect designing enterprise WLN/WLS network and wireless solutions for digital transformation. Building customer relationships, qualifying opportunities, and driving bookings, revenue, and activations.

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 relationship management and technical solution design. Proficient in leveraging WLN and WLS technologies to drive business outcomes and deliver quality client services.

Highest-signal resume keywords

WLN Technology ExperienceWLS Technology ExperienceSoftware-Defined NetworkingEnterprise ArchitectureCustomer Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentInfrastructure DevelopmentLAN/WAN SolutionsNetwork SolutionsData SecurityCloud TechnologiesProject ManagementTechnical Solution DesignBusiness ContinuityEmerging IT Technologies

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationCustomer-Focused

Tools & Technologies

RoutingVPNsLoad BalancersFirewallsIT Infrastructure ManagementNetwork Systems Management

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Solutions ArchitectCCSKCompTIA Security+Cisco Certified Design AssociateITIL Foundations

Industry Keywords

Pre-SalesConsultingTechnical ExperienceEnterprise AccountsSales Cycle

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build long-term business relationships within assigned enterprise accounts
Work closely with Sales teams and customers to identify and qualify opportunities
Design solutions addressing customer business and technical challenges
Understand customer objectives and match them 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 technology and solution vision to clients
Lead prioritization of customer solution and technical requirements
Champion resolution of solution and product gaps internally
Develop skills and product knowledge to deliver quality client services
Drive bookings, revenue, and activations across the WLN and WLS portfolio
Build and own key customer relationships and opportunities
Drive success on PWN and NHN opportunities
Develop relationships with IT and business leaders around business-outcome-focused solutions
Work with GID and SDE organizations on larger deals and RFPs
Participate in sales stages 0–3 and support later stages
Build the solutions funnel through early sales-cycle investment
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 business-related security issues
Experience in at least two of: SDN, IT infrastructure and systems security, cloud or network systems management, and business continuity
Willingness to travel
Valid driver’s license
WLN and WLS technology experience required
Ability to quickly learn and work with emerging cloud/IT technologies, methodologies, and solutions
Experience running multiple projects or deals under tight timelines
Primary domain strength in WLN or WLS, with willingness to ramp up in the other area
Preferred additional qualifications include an MA/MS in engineering or computer science
Preferred certifications include AWS Solutions Architect, CCSK, CompTIA Security+, Cisco Certified Design or Network Associate, ITIL Foundations, or similar
Preferred experience implementing or designing at least two of: Data and IP Services Managed Operations, Security Services, Call Center Technologies, and IT Applications Management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries enhanced by incentive awards for sales performance
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Basic life insurance
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