Principal Architect-Solutions Architect

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Apply prior to the end date : August 31st, 2025
Overview What you’ll be doing
With a focus on AI technologies and Verizon AI solutions, you will build deep, consultative technical relationships with global solution architects, customers and partner organizations, becoming a trusted adviser and subject matter expert (SME) on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in computer networks and cybersecurity. We are looking for someone who is passionate about exploring new frontiers of emerging AI technology to solve business and technical problems.
Responsibilities
Tier 2 / 3 Solution Architecture Support in winning our largest and most complex opportunities involving AI Connect, AIOps, Generative AI and Security of AI solutions.
Translate customer AI initiatives and desired business outcomes to Verizon AI solutions, combining Verizon network services such as Dark Fiber, Wave, AI Connect and others.
Diligently work with product teams to capitalize on existing assets while enabling new growth opportunities and wireline monetization of Artificial Intelligence.
Be knowledgeable in AI security frameworks such as NIST, ISO, Google and others and apply these frameworks in creating secure customer solutions.
Evaluate and analyze systems architecture proposed by Verizon global solution architects to accommodate emerging needs related to network traffic generated by AI applications, agent-to-agent communication, model training, etc.
Collaborate with product, operations and assurance teams to explore new models and participate in executive briefings and customer presentations.
What we’re looking for
You are not only a wireless and networking technology expert, but you also enjoy selling to customers and helping them shape their solutions based on analytical assessments. You see opportunities for clients and create high-value solutions that improve their business.
You have strong communication skills to explain complex technical systems to diverse audiences.
Qualifications
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.
Good understanding of AI technologies, networking, Large Language Models (LLMs), RAG, AI Agents, and AI communications protocols such as MCP, A2A.
Interest in exploring AI use cases across industries and familiarity with major AI vendors (AWS, Google, OpenAI, etc.).
Aptitude to learn AI infrastructure needs and challenges (power/cooling, compute, network, model training, GPUs for training/inference).
Ongoing learning in AI security, attack vectors, and risk management.
Experience communicating complex topics to all levels of an organization.
Industry knowledge in three or more of: SDN, MNS, SASE/SSE, network transport technologies (MPLS, broadband), cybersecurity, and cloud.
Even better if you have: MS degree in engineering or computer science, relevant certifications (network, security, architecture), and AI certification from leading vendors. Knowledge of building AI applications, AI agents, Python, and AI/ML frameworks. Experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, Aruba, Fortinet.
Where you’ll be working In this hybrid role, you’ll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager.
Equal Employment Opportunity Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
Benefits and Compensation Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more. We offer retirement savings plans, paid holidays, personal days, parental leave, tuition assistance, and other incentives. Salaries are location-based and incentive-based; the annual salary range for this role is $124,500.00 - $239,000.00 for full-time.
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Location:
Palo Alto, CA, United States
Salary:
$250,000 +
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT & Technology

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