Principal Architect – Sales Engineer

Verizon

Verizon Principal Architect designing enterprise technology solutions for major business customers. Supporting sales opportunities, proposals, contracting, and value propositions across complex telecommunications and IT services.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeAlpharetta • Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $124,500 - $239,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing complex enterprise solutions, with a strong focus on customer needs and compliance requirements. Proven ability to collaborate with senior executives and manage large-scale projects while delivering value propositions to Fortune 500 clients.

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Enterprise Solution DesignProject ManagementBusiness Case DevelopmentTechnical ConsultingCollaboration with Executives

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Hard Skills

Enterprise Business SolutionsTelecommunications SolutionsData and IP ServicesManaged Network ServicesManaged Security SolutionsManaged Mobility SolutionsData Center OutsourcingCall Center TechnologiesCost AnalysisROI Analysis

Soft Skills

MultitaskingCommunicationCollaborationInspirationProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree in EngineeringMaster's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Fortune 500Big 5 ConsultingCompliance RequirementsTechnical TrendsBusiness Challenges

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Craft end-to-end enterprise solutions for major business customers
Collaborate with senior IT and business executives to identify and develop solutions
Support capture of new business opportunities
Architect solutions and coordinate internal resources
Understand customer business challenges, goals, and environment
Design solution and service packages to meet customer needs
Write proposals and support the contracting process
Ensure technical, legal, and compliance requirements are satisfied
Incorporate internal and third-party suppliers as appropriate
Ensure proposed solutions are feasible with delivery and product teams
Build and communicate value propositions with client executives and key partners

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
Experience selling, designing, or consulting on technical enterprise business solutions
Ability to understand technology trends and apply a broader business perspective
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Ability to collaborate with multiple functions and partners
Ability to convey complex ideas straightforwardly and inspire new possibilities
Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or another technical discipline is preferred
Experience designing IT and/or managing telecommunications solutions
Experience proposing, selling, and/or implementing large complex enterprise-wide technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies
Big 5 consulting experience is preferred
Experience project managing large-scale complex enterprise-wide technology solutions
Experience building business cases incorporating cost analysis and ROI
Experience developing and implementing data and IP services, managed network services, managed security solutions, managed mobility solutions, data center outsourcing, call center technologies, or IT applications management

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Commission-based compensation with potential to earn more