WE24 Conference Solutions Architect Summer 2025 Internship

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…

This posting is for students attending the WE24 Conference hosted by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) on October 24th through October 26th.  Candidates interested in opportunities who are not attending the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Conference should search and apply to other roles here: www.verizon.com/campus.

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 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 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 are able to 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 to 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 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.

• 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, Feedback, Career Development

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.  

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:

• Confirmed attendance at the WE24 Conference hosted by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) on October 24th through October 26th 2024.

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program with a concentration in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business/Accounting, or Finance or a related major with an expected completion date between December 2025 and June 2026.

• Willingness to work in Basking Ridge, NJ or Irving, TX

• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.

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.

You must be currently enrolled in a degree program and be in good academic standing to be considered.

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 in order to be considered.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Equal Employment Opportunity 

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