VERIZON BUSINESS SUMMER 2025 INTERNSHIP - SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT

Company: Verizon
Location: Irving
Posted on: October 29, 2024

Job Description:

When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love - driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life. What you'll be doing... From internships and co-ops to leadership development programs and entry-level roles, Verizon's award-winning Campus program allows you to take the next step toward shaping your future. Our Campus program has been recognized with awards like WayUp's Top 100 Internship Programs and RippleMatch's Campus Forward Award. Why the accolades? It's easy. We quickly immerse our interns in meaningful work and projects that deliver tangible business impact. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to network with V Teamers across the globe, find mentors, and establish meaningful friendships that could last a lifetime. Start here and go anywhere, with opportunities across the business. When students like you join the V Team, our network becomes even stronger. As a Solutions Architect Intern, you will be an integral part of a talented team collaborating with our Solutions Architects to assist during their Fortune 500 clients' Digital Transformation journey. During your 10-week internship, you will develop a strong foundation in Verizon's technologies, solutions, and systems and build a wide professional network. With our guidance, this program will provide you with the tools to develop yourself into the next-generation Solutions Architect in no time! What is a Solutions Architect? Solutions Architects are professionals who bridge the gap between technology and business. We are experts in the Verizon Business product portfolio and can articulate the business value of the technology solutions. Solutions architects partner with different stakeholders across the organization such as the Sales Executives, the Subject Matter Experts, the Product Managers, the Bid Managers, etc. to help our clients incorporate the Verizon technology that solves their business needs. Solutions Architects are problem solvers by heart, we are innovators and effective storytellers. In this role, you may have the opportunity to:

• Develop new workforce skills by attending training and corporate partner and vendor presentations.
• Actively engage in your internship project which might include but is not limited to:
  • Working with your internship manager and project advisors to understand project needs and deliverables.
  • Completing research and design tasks and developing the required deliverables.
  • Attending internal and customer-facing meetings with your internship team and project advisors.
  • Building presentations to support the needs of your internship team and customers.
  • Presenting your project to the executive leadership team at the end of your internship.
  • Collaborate with the Solutions Architect Internship Cohort on a group project which might include but is not limited to:
    • Be presented with a hypothetical customer use case to build Solutioning skills.
    • Research the customer and design a solution leveraging the Verizon Business Products.
    • Present your Solution proposal to the internal Solutions Architects' team.
    • Develop and adopt an innovative mindset by participating in special innovation projects, and proactively taking risks to try something new and suggest new ideas and approaches.
    • Build strong communities and a network of connections within the Verizon ecosystem. Some of the projects you may work on could enhance your skills in one or more of the following areas:
      • Professional: Presentation skills, Problem-Solving, Verbal and Written Communication, Organizational Skills, Business, and Financial Acumen.
      • Technical: Networking Fundamentals, 5G Technology, ServiceNow Application Development Cycle, Ansible, Python.
      • Leadership: Self-leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Feedback, Career Development. You must be currently enrolled in a degree program and be in good academic standing to be considered. In this hybrid internship, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager. This hybrid internship will be based out of Basking Ridge, NJ and Irving, TX. Relocation assistance is not offered for this role. If you are interested in any other roles or locations in addition to this one, please submit your application to those postings directly as well to be considered. What we're looking for... You're a motivated self-starter. Never satisfied with the status quo, you're always trying to beat a personal best. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where new challenges come up every day. You are flexible, dependable, and work well in varying environments. Learning quickly is personally rewarding and inspires you to take smart risks. You want to make an impact in your community and your company. You'll need to have:
        • Ability to complete our 10-week internship that takes place during the summer of 2025
        • Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program with a concentration in Information Technology, Business Analytics, Business Technology, Information Systems, or Engineering with a Business minor or a related major with an expected completion date between December 2025 and June 2027.
        • Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.
        • Willingness to work in Basking Ridge, NJ or Irving, TX Even better if you have:
          • Demonstrated strong analytical, communication, leadership, and presentation skills.
          • Ability to effectively work independently and within a team environment.
          • Ability to quickly learn, understand, and work with new emerging technologies, methodologies, and solutions in the cloud/IT technology space.
          • Previous internship experience in a technology-related field.
          • Proficiency with MS Suite and Google Suite productivity tools. If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every even better qualification listed above. 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. Scheduled Weekly Hours40 Equal Employment Opportunity We'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.

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