Principal Architect

Verizon

. Architect complex wireless solutions for enterprise and public sector customers .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $124,500 - $239,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting complex wireless solutions, particularly in 5G technologies and network integration. Capable of leading technical pre-sales engagements and delivering impactful presentations to executive stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Network Architecture5G Standalone SolutionsTechnical Pre-Sales EngagementsAI/AIOps IntegrationTelecommunications Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Wireless Systems EngineeringLTE/5G RAN and Core TechnologiesRF Design PrinciplesNetwork Automation ToolsREST APIsOperational IntegrationPrompt EngineeringData AnalysisSystem Performance TuningReference Architecture Creation

Soft Skills

Outstanding Communication SkillsBusiness AcumenProblem-Solving AbilityInfluencing Technology RoadmapsAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Verizon ThingSpaceManaged DNSSD-WANSASENaaSMNSCPE PlatformsEnterprise Wireless OAMMobile Private NetworksEdge Compute

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsManaged Network ServicesCompliance Standards3GPP StandardsLarge-Scale WLAN/Wi-Fi DesignNetwork SlicingCustomer EngagementTechnical Design AuthorityProofs of ConceptFeature Validation Trials

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DNSIoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect complex wireless solutions for enterprise and public sector customers
Provide senior subject-matter expertise and technical design authority across macro networks, IoT, and Fixed Wireless Access featuring 5G Standalone and Network Slicing
Integrate Verizon wireless offerings with Managed DNS, SD-WAN, SASE, and other Network as a Service components
Lead technical pre-sales engagements and conduct deep-dive needs analyses
Design repeatable reference architectures
Support product engineering to ensure end-to-end operational viability and business growth
Partner with sales and enterprise clients on complex, custom, and transformational engagements
Design 5G connectivity solutions incorporating private core, edge compute, and Mobile Private Networks
Lead proofs of concept, customer demonstrations, feature validation trials, and First Office Application testing
Build manageable end-to-end client architectures using enterprise wireless OAM/CPE platforms
Maintain technical alignment with NaaS, SD-WAN, MNS, SASE, MSS, and CPE product teams
Integrate AI/AIOps capabilities into field operations and site workflows
Own technical sales-cycle elements, including requirements gathering, reference architecture creation, quote validation, technical presentations, and SLA alignment
Monitor regulatory, compliance, and industry standards and update reference architectures
Advise customer executives and bridge customer requirements, product development, and field implementation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work and/or military experience or specialized training
Six or more years of relevant work experience in network architecture, technical pre-sales, or wireless systems engineering
Hands-on experience with GenAI tools, operational integration, and prompt engineering
In-depth knowledge of LTE/5G RAN and Core technologies, RF design principles, system performance tuning, and 3GPP standards
Experience with network automation tools, REST APIs, and platform integration, such as Verizon ThingSpace
Broad exposure to large-scale enterprise WLAN/Wi-Fi design, SD-WAN, and SASE frameworks
Proven track record in the telecommunications or managed network services industry
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with proven success delivering complex technical presentations to executive-level stakeholders
Ability to analyze complex data sets, solve technical hurdles, and influence long-term technology roadmaps
Strong business acumen, sense of urgency, and ability to manage multiple high-priority engagements concurrently in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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
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
Award-winning total rewards package
Occasional visits to a Verizon location for in-person training and meetings
40 scheduled weekly hours