Organization: Verizon
Location: Livingston, New Jersey | United States | Remote with Customer Site Engagement
Job ID: r 1090601
Application Deadline: March 2, 2026
Schedule: Full Time, 40 Hours per Week
Travel Requirement: Up to 50 percent
Compensation Range: $129,500 to $248,000 annually (Illinois: $142,500 to $248,000)
About Verizon
Verizon stands among the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services. The organization connects people to what matters most while shaping how individuals live, work, and play. Through innovation and a strong culture of collaboration, Verizon empowers its teams to anticipate change, lead with purpose, and deliver meaningful impact across industries.
Within this environment, the Wi Fi Engineering team dedicated to stadiums and large venues drives some of the most technically demanding wireless deployments in the industry.
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Role Overview
The Principal Wi Fi Engineering Architect Consultant serves as the Design Authority for complex, high-density wireless deployments across stadium and arena environments. As a senior member of the Venues and Stadiums team, this consultant leads architecture strategy for high-profile clients, including major sports brands, venue owners, and operators.
This role extends beyond traditional implementation. It encompasses the entire lifecycle of a deployment, from pre-sales engagement and solution design through delivery governance to optimization and event support. The consultant owns the design and ensures that execution aligns precisely with defined standards and performance expectations.
The position reports to the Global Head of Wi-Fi Engineering and operates primarily remotely, with periodic on-site engagement.
Core Responsibilities
Strategic Consulting and Client Advisory
The consultant establishes technical credibility during customer engagements and sales discussions. By translating complex wireless concepts into clear business value, the architect supports decision-making and strengthens trusted advisor relationships.
Pre-Sales Engagement and Solution Architecture
The role involves defining technical requirements, estimating effort, and contributing to proposal responses. Through a deep understanding of wireless mobility technologies, the architect shapes robust architectural frameworks that align with client objectives.
Discovery and Advanced Assessment
The consultant conducts comprehensive site surveys using advanced tools, including drones and immersive imaging solutions, to capture detailed environmental data. These insights directly inform predictive modelling and design precision.
Predictive Modelling and Design Development
Using specialized modelling platforms, the architect develops high-density wireless designs for stadium environments. This includes creating High-Level Designs during early project phases and developing detailed Low-Level Designs and delivery runbooks to guide implementation teams.
Design Governance and Quality Assurance
The consultant acts as the central technical liaison between customers, delivery partners, and construction teams. Responsibilities include RF design reviews, technical audits, and validation exercises to confirm strict adherence to specifications.
Upon project completion, the architect evaluates conformance with approved designs and verifies that partners execute in accordance with established standards.
Implementation Oversight and Technical Escalation
The role provides expert guidance on configuration standards, advanced troubleshooting, and technical escalations. The consultant supports WLAN implementation efforts while ensuring the integrity of the design remains intact.
Performance Optimization and Event Readiness
Following deployment, the architect analyzes RF performance data and implements targeted optimization strategies. During critical live events, the consultant monitors network health, resolves emerging issues, and ensures uninterrupted connectivity in high-demand environments.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate combines deep RF engineering expertise with strong advisory and communication capabilities. This individual demonstrates confidence when engaging executive stakeholders while maintaining rigorous technical standards throughout delivery.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of four years of relevant professional experience
- At least six years of demonstrated experience in wireless network engineering, supported by a professional, military, or specialized training background
- Extensive hands-on expertise with leading vendors such as Extreme Networks, Cisco, Juniper, or Aruba
- Proven experience designing and deploying complex high-density Wi-Fi networks, particularly within stadium or large venue environments
- Willingness to travel up to 50 percent
Preferred Credentials and Expertise
While not mandatory, the following qualifications strengthen candidacy:
- Direct experience developing stadium RF designs, including propagation modelling and site surveys using tools such as Ekahau or Hamina
- Advanced troubleshooting skills, including interference analysis and high-density optimization
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical workshops and produce comprehensive documentation
- Familiarity with electrical engineering principles and construction methodologies
- Certifications such as CWNE, CWDP, Extreme Certified Expert Wireless, CCNP or CCIE Wireless, Hamina Certified Network Architect, or Ekahau Certified Survey Engineer
Verizon encourages applicants who meet the core qualifications to apply, even if they do not possess all preferred certifications listed above.
Work Environment
This position operates primarily as a remote role within the United States. However, it includes customer site visits, in-person training sessions, and collaborative meetings as required.
Compensation and Benefits
The annual salary range for this position is $129,500 to $248,000 based on a full-time schedule. For Illinois locations, the range is $142,500 to $248,000. Compensation varies depending on geographic location, verified skills, and professional experience. The role offers incentive-based earning potential.
Verizon provides a comprehensive benefits program that supports both career progression and personal well-being. Offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage; disability protection; life insurance options; retirement savings with a company match; paid holidays; personal days; parental leave; adoption assistance; and tuition support. Vacation accrual begins at up to fifteen days annually for new hires and increases with tenure.
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Application Process
Qualified candidates should submit their application before March 2, 2026, through Verizon’s official careers portal. Applicants are encouraged to review the full position details and apply using the designated online system.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Verizon evaluates qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics. The organization remains committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals can contribute, grow, and succeed.
