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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Architect III - Solutions Architect - **Company:** Verizon Communications Inc. - **Location:** Irving, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $108,000.0 - $207,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** LTE (Telecommunication), Artificial Intelligence, VoIP, Code Division Multiple Access, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, Computer Networks, Data Mining, Jabber, Routing, Network Virtualization, Skype for Business, Wide Area Networks, Load Balancing, System Availability, Apache Spark, Generative AI, Information Technology, Fortinet, VoLTE, Google Gemini, Cisco - **Published:** October 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88643467/1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience. * Four or more years ofrelevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience. * Two or more years of experience in Architecture Design. * Experience with wireline and cellular wireless services (data & voice) cloud, managed services IT, security, or mobility solutions. * IP Data Networking experience (routing, switching, load balancing, high availability, etc). Even better if you have one or more of the following: * A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering. * Three or more years of experience in a customer facing position (sales, sales engineering, consulting). * Certifications: Award Solutions - RR Solutions coursework, Cloud Provider education and certification, CCIE, CISSP, CCENT, CompTIA Network+, Wireless Recognized Certifications, OEM (Ex: Cisco, CradlePoint), CompTIA Security+. * Knowledge of 5G. * Knowledge of LTE, VoLTE, CDMA and experience with Voice IP Services (SIP, Skype, UCC, Jabber, Spark). * Experience with Software Defined Networking and Virtual Network Services. * Technical expertise with some major technology companies such as Cisco, Palo Alto, Riverbed, Fortinet. ## Description As an SD&E Solutions Architect, you will serve as a trusted technical adviser for Global Solutions clients and opportunities. The SD&E Solutions Architects team collaborates closely with our Field Sales Engineers and Sales Teams to enhance direct engagement with customers and key stakeholders. You will act as the technical lead on complex sales that involve solution design elements. You will serve as the design authority for internal and external stakeholders by developing multi-tower solutions and creating supporting design artifacts. The primary objective of a SD&E Solutions Architect team member is to leverage our technical expertise and cross-functional collaboration skills to reduce our deal conversion timeline and accelerate the realization of revenue. This involves leading and participating in projects and opportunities to impact our pre-sales and sales engagement processes. Particular emphasis on profitable, high-quality solution designs, as well as initiatives or programs that have wide-reaching effects across various channels, Field 1 and Field 2, Midmarket and Partner segments. * The primary objective of this role is to leverage technical expertise and cross-functional collaboration skills to reduce our deal conversion timeline and accelerate the realization of revenue. * Lead solution definition and design engagements with our Sales Engineers, Client Partners, and our clients in Field 1 and Field 2. Midmarket and Partner segments. Serving as the definitive design authority on complex, high-visibility sales opportunities. * Foundational SIP and VoIP design engagements into enterprise-wide UCaaS, Operator Connect, IPIA, and Direct Routing transformations. * Thoroughly understand customer needs to design, deliver, and present comprehensive, multi-tower solutions that align to desired ROI-driven business outcomes. * Champion the expansion of our strategic solutions within the Global Enterprise client base, clearly articulating how these technologies can transform operations and fulfill mission objectives. * Drive Solution Architect Requests (SAR) through the lifecycle efficiently, partnering with Sales Engineers (SE) and sales to manage intake and complete tasks. * Deliver timely, compelling, and meticulously detailed design artifacts that serve as the official blueprint for downstream implementation and support teams. * Ensure all voice and collaboration architectures integrate seamlessly with broader practice areas, specifically designing robust QoS over Managed WAN, LAN Services, and Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN). * Enhance productivity and efficiency by leveraging Generative AI tools such as Gemini to simplify tasks like content creation, customer RFP evaluation, configuration data extraction, and slide deck creation. * Provide critical, real-world feedback to the product team to develop repeatable, customer-driven solutions and produce artifacts contributing to Verizon's intellectual property portfolio. What we're looking for... Strategic Business & Revenue Velocity * The primary objective of this role is to leverage technical expertise and cross-functional collaboration skills to reduce our deal conversion timeline and accelerate the realization of revenue. * Thoroughly understand customer needs to design, deliver, and present comprehensive, multi-tower solutions that align to desired ROI-driven business outcomes. Technical Leadership & Design Authority * Lead solution definition and design engagements with our Sales Engineers, Client Partners, and our clients in Field 1 and Field 2. Midmarket and Partner segments. Serving as the definitive design authority on complex, high-visibility sales opportunities. * Deliver timely, compelling, and meticulously detailed design artifacts that serve as the official blueprint for downstream implementation and support teams. Modern Voice & Collaboration Transformation * Foundational SIP and VoIP design engagements into enterprise-wide UCaaS, Operator Connect, IPIA, and Direct Routing transformations. * Ensure all voice and collaboration architectures integrate seamlessly with broader practice areas, specifically designing robust QoS over Managed WAN, LAN Services, and Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN). Technology Evangelism & Product Innovation * Champion the expansion of our strategic solutions within the Field 1 and Field 2 Midmarket and Partner segments client base, clearly articulating how these technologies can transform operations and fulfill mission objectives. * Provide critical, real-world feedback to the product team to develop repeatable, customer-driven solutions and produce artifacts contributing to Verizon's intellectual property portfolio. Operational Execution & Pipeline Management * Drive Solution Architect Requests (SAR) through the lifecycle efficiently, partnering with Sales Engineers (SE) and sales to manage intake and complete tasks. AI-Driven Productivity Enhancement * Enhance productivity and efficiency by leveraging Generative AI tools such as Gemini to simplify tasks like content creation, customer RFP evaluation, configuration data extraction, and slide deck creation.