Senior Solutions Architect
Company: VerizonMedia
Location: Irvine
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
When you join VerizonVerizon is one of the world's leading
providers of technology and communications services, transforming
the way we connect across the globe. We're a diverse network of
people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future.
Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of
technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we
are moving the world forward - and you can too. Dream it. Build it.
Do it here.What you'll be doing...As an Enhanced Collaboration
Senior Solution Architect, you'll fulfill the role of trusted
technical adviser for Verizon Business Group (VBG) clients. You
will also act as the technical solutions lead for internal and
external solution development including proposals, RFPs, RFIs, and
RFQs by putting together solutions across multi-towers (Cloud,
Security, Networking, UCC, Contact Center), supporting literature,
diagrams, write-ups, responses, and presentations.You'll be
collaborating on large wireless and wireline sales to our business
customers that will help them keep their organization connected and
run smoothly. You will be the technical expert on the sales team to
support data solutions sales. Partnering with both internal and
external teams, you will be the source ensuring that our solutions
are meeting our customer's technical and business needs for the
best solution and best customer experience. Verizon Enterprise is
engaged with 99% of the Fortune 1000 companies. In particular, we
are recognized by analysts and clients as a leader in global
security, voice and data networks, and Software Defined Networking
(SDN) and are focused on our client's success though delivering the
connected world Simply, Securely, Reliably.Being an integral part
of the sales team to identify and qualify business opportunities,
identify key Client technical objections and develop the strategy
to resolve technical blockers.Owning the technical relationship
with clients, including managing product and solution briefings,
proof-of-concept work, coordination of additional technical
resources, and obtaining Client requirements and translates these
into a (Client specific) Solution Design and/or Verizon Enterprise
offer.Shaping innovative solutions that address current and future
customer needs.Collaborating cross-functionally to deliver
outcomes.Building trusting relationships with internal and external
customers.Developing and providing expertise in all wireless
offerings, products, and services.Supporting our customers through
trials to help them choose our solution.Leading solution definition
and solution design both internal within Verizon Enterprise as well
as towards the Client.Leading prioritization of Client solution /
technical requirements and champions resolution of solution/product
gaps internally (also towards Product Groups).Working with
potential Clients to analyze IT infrastructure for potential
opportunities to demonstrate Verizon Enterprise solution's unique
capabilities.Articulating the Verizon Enterprise vision on
technologies and solutions towards the Clientandpositions Verizon
Enterprise as thought leader on key technological
developments.Traveling to Client sites, conferences, and other
related events.Where you'll be working...In this hybrid role,
you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home
and assigned office days set by your manager.What we're looking
for...You'll need to have:Bachelor's degree in engineering,
computer science or four more years of work experience.Six or more
years of relevant work experience.Experience presenting and
delivering technical pitches.Valid drivers license.Willingness to
travel up to 25% of the tome.Even better if you have one or more of
the following:Six or more years of experience as a technical sales
engineer in an IT infrastructure environment or experience in a
Client-facing or IT staff role (including working as a member of a
professional services or IT engineering team).Experience
architecting IT infrastructure for scalable, distributed
systems.Technology experience with WAN data communications,
wireless networks, DAS, Public and Private Spectrum, transmissions,
and apps that use wireless technology.Experience generating
solution documentation for both internal stakeholders and clients
in the form of diagrams, slides, documents, spreadsheets.Ability to
quickly learn, understand, and work with new emerging technologies,
methodologies and solutions in the SDN / IT infrastructure
space.Technical knowledge of datacenter network architecture, SDN,
and large-scale private cloud networks.Multiple security,
architecture, and industry certifications such as (CISSP, TOGAFv9,
ITIL, Cisco CCNA or CCNP, CCSK, Microsoft, Amazon, etc.).Experience
in three or more of the following: Data and IP Services (MPLS, SIP,
internet, VPN, SDN, NFV, SDWAN); Network Operations (WLAN, LAN,
WAN, IP PBX, Automation/Orchestration); Security (DDOS, FW, IDS,
WAF, DDI, SIEM, Analytics, Micro-segmentation); Data Center
Outsourcing (application management, storage, virtualization,
serverless); Call Center Technologies (ACD, IVR, Call Recording,
Chat, Cloud Delivery, toll free, Omni-channel); IT Applications
Management (SOA, Web Services).Knowledge of leading technology
network, security, and server vendor portfolios such as Cisco,
Extreme, Aruba, Viptela, Versa, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Riverbed,
Juniper, HP & Dell.Experience evaluating prospective IT
infrastructure and deliver the appropriate evaluation, ROI,
savings, proposed operational evolution and associated process
management.Experience with IPTV and A/V systems.Equal Employment
OpportunityWe're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and
celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know
that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a
collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity
and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel
valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and
contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page
to learn more.COVID-19 Vaccination RequirementNYC candidates:
Verizon requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
for onsite and hybrid NYC roles. Verizon provides reasonable
accommodations consistent with legal requirements (e.g., for
medical or religious reasons). Additional information will be
provided during the hiring process.
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