[Hiring] Principal Wi-Fi Engineering Architect (Venues & Stadiums) Consultant @Verizon

Role Description

The Verizon Venues & Stadiums Team is seeking a Principal Wi-Fi Consultant/Engineering Architect to play a pivotal role in our Stadium Wi-Fi practice. As a member of this specialist team, you will act as the Design Authority, spearheading our most complex, high-density (HD) Wi-Fi deployments for high-profile clients in stadium and arena environments. Your role extends beyond standard network implementation to encompass the entire project lifecycle, from initial pre-sales engagement and solution design to implementation governance and post-deployment optimization.

• Own the design and guarantee its flawless execution.
• Work closely with major sports brands, venue owners, and operators.
• Present to stakeholders and develop comprehensive documentation for solutions, designs, configurations, and test procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
• Extensive, hands-on experience with one or more leading Wi-Fi and network vendors (e.g., Extreme Networks, Cisco, Juniper, Aruba).
• Significant experience within Wi-Fi network engineering, specifically with Wi-Fi/Mobility networks and networking devices, protocols, and operating systems.
• Demonstrable expertise in designing and deploying complex, high-density Wi-Fi solutions.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Requirements

• Building credibility and effectively consulting customers during sales calls, relying on in-depth industry knowledge to clearly convey intricate technical solutions.
• Supporting pre-sales and design by defining requirements, estimating Level of Effort (LOE), and applying a deep understanding of Wi-Fi technologies.
• Performing advanced site surveys with tools like drones and 360 cameras to capture detailed data for accurate design and planning.
• Utilizing modelling tools for complex designs and RFP responses to anticipate challenges, optimize performance, and mitigate risks.
• Creating initial High-Level Designs (HLDs) and attending kick-off meetings to shape the overall project direction.
• Collaborating on CPE builds, BOM validation, and design reviews, demonstrating a deep understanding of hardware and interoperability.
• Creating Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and delivery runbooks.
• Acting as the central technical liaison between the customer, delivery partners (TPVs), and construction teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Performing RF design reviews and regular technical audits throughout the project lifecycle to ensure adherence to best practices and quality standards.
• Evaluating the completed work to determine its conformance with the design and reviewing partner work to ensure it strictly follows specifications.
• Serving as the technical escalation point for resolving complex issues and providing expert advice on intricate Low-Level Designs (LLDs).
• Providing guidance on configurations, leading advanced troubleshooting, and delivering training to delivery partners.
• Applying deep technical expertise to analyze RF network data and develop optimization strategies for performance tuning.
• Supporting critical events by monitoring Wi-Fi network health, troubleshooting issues, and suggesting optimizations to maintain seamless connectivity.

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefit options including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and group home & auto insurance.
• Matched 401(k) savings plan.
• Up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Tuition assistance and other incentives.
• Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service.
• Compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc.
• Annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $129,500.00 - $248,000.00.
• Annual salary range for the Illinois location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $142,500.00 - $248,000.00.