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# Associate Director - Solutions Architect

- **Company:** Verizon Communications Inc.
- **Location:** Livingston, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $141,000 - $270,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, DevOps, OpenStack, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Reliability Engineering, Virtual Machines, Private Cloud Environment, Google Cloud, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Togaf, Low-code, Devsecops, Cisco, Static Application Security Testing, Vmware
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/associate-director-solutions-architect-livingston-nj--4db13317-6c4c-4c31-abba-6307b4ab0ab4

## About the Role

Civil Engineering, Leadership, Machine Tool, Cloud Computing, Bridge Building, Platform as a Service (PaaS), Operations Security (OPSEC), Technical Strategy, VMWare Certified Professional (VCP), Virtual Machine (VM), * Education & General Experience: Bachelor's degree (or 4+ years of work/military experience) with 8+ years of relevant technical experience in enterprise IT, DevOps, or Solutions Architecture.

 * Strategic & Technical Leadership: 6+ years in an architectural or engineering leadership role with end-to-end delivery accountability. Proven track record of executing strategic technology initiatives, specifically standing up PaaS environments or enterprise development platforms.
 * Executive Communication & Presentation: 5+ years of experience translating technical roadmaps, system designs, and infrastructure proposals into clear, compelling presentations for executive stakeholders.
 * Frameworks & Business Acumen: Deep understanding of corporate DevOps governance, TOGAF/ITIL standards, and the financial acumen (P&L, ROI, business cases) required to justify enterprise infrastructure investments.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

Even Better If You Have (Preferred Qualifications)

 * Demonstrated success in launching low-code/no-code platforms, fostering community-driven development ecosystems, or scaling internal Citizen Developer programs.
 * Active industry certifications in Cloud Architecture (GCP, AWS, Azure), DevOps, Enterprise Architecture, or foundational networking (Cisco CCNA/CCNP).

## Description

As Associate Director - Solutions Architect, you will execute a strategic vision for enterprise technology enablement, acting as the driving force behind internal process transformation. You will build and scale a Platform as a Service (PaaS) infrastructure, championing a corporate DevSecOps culture that unites development, operations, and security. Acting as a strategic bridge between technical engineering and executive leadership, you will empower internal teams to innovate through centralized Citizen Development programs, automated tooling, and secure cloud environments.

What we're looking for...

 * Citizen Development & PaaS Strategy: Lead the design and execution of a Platform as a Service (PaaS) computing infrastructure built on Verizon Private Cloud VMs (VCP VMs), providing a secure, scalable, and self-service ecosystem tailored for the internal Citizen Developer community.
 * Corporate DevOps & CI/CD Leadership: Standardize enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines across a complex corporate environment. Manage container and package registries (OneArtifactory) and embed "secure-by-design" principles using automated SAST and SCA security testing.
 * Cloud Infrastructure & SRE: Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles to deploy, manage, and scale applications across VCP VMs, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and OpenStack. Establish real-time SRE monitoring and lead "Fail Fast, Fail Small" Chaos Engineering game days.
 * Executive Communication & Agile Transformation: Serve as a strategic liaison, translating complex technical architectures into actionable business value for C-suite and senior executive leaders. Manage cross-functional projects using Agile practices to eliminate legacy silos and drive adoption of new platforms.