Military Fellowship - System Architect

When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world's leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect around the world. We're a human network that reaches across the globe and works behind the scenes. We anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together-lifting up our communities and striving to make an impact to move the world forward. If you're fueled by purpose, and powered by persistence, explore a career with us. Here, you'll discover the rigor it takes to make a difference and the fulfillment that comes with living the #NetworkLife.

What you'll be doing...

The Technology and Product Development team is seeking a System Architect who will be responsible for developing and managing new technologies, products, and services for the Dept. of Defense. This position will work closely with customers, cross functional teams, and vendors to design and architect solutions based on security requirements. He/She will manage key industry partnerships and vendors and the development of revenue opportunities with these partners. The candidate will need to work in sometimes ambiguous situations to identify new revenue generating opportunities for the business.

• Supporting the architecture design, plans, and development of new products and services.
  
• Developing and Leveraging 4G,5G and MEC for innovative solutions.
  
• Managing technology vendors, partners, and customers to build out technical capabilities to prove out and commercialize product solutions.
  
• Aligning with cross functional teams to drive the adoption of new products.
  

• Must be a current participant of the Department of Defense Skillbridge Program or of the Hiring our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program Cohort 2-2024.
  
• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
  
• Four or more years of relevant work experience.
  

• A Master's Degree in computer science or related field.
  
• Knowledge of Department of Defense processes, security standards, and requirements.
  
• Experience in wireless networks (4G and 5G) and MEC.
  
• Experience in the field of Engineering, including any of the following: System Requirements definition and analysis, System Test and Analysis, Systems Engineering Studies, NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  
• Experience in systems security including but not limited to various computer hardware and software S/W operating system and application solutions in both a stand-alone and in LAN/WAN configurations and / or Security features and/or vulnerability analysis of various operating systems as defined by Intelligence agencies.
  
• Understanding of Systems Engineering requirements, specifications, and Experience implementing DoD and Federal IA Certification and Accreditation Processes, IA controls and developing and maintaining associated certification and accreditation documentation.
  
• Experience in developing insights, presenting, and influencing strategic decisions using data.
  
• Strong analytical capability, with the proven ability to structure business cases around a high-level strategic vision.
  
• Ability to effectively engage/interact/communicate with all levels of leadership.
  
• Knowledge of working with cross functional teams and technology vendors.
  
• Experience in troubleshooting end to end solutions from UE to the network and application.
  
• Strong technical acumen in the areas of private and commercial wireless networks, edge computing, and relevant public sector applications.
  
• Experience in designing overall network solutions based on customer requirements.
  
• Strong knowledge of communications systems within the DoD and the ability to correlate them with cellular technologies.