Senior Solutions Architect

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What you will be doing...

We are seeking an experienced Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) Engineer to support the deployment and operation of real-time machine learning solutions. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure, containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and operationalizing scalable, secure platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Migrate and operate real-time machine learning models on AWS EKS, transitioning workloads from on-premises environments.

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Argo CD, Jenkins, and Git to support blue/green and automated deployments.

• Provision and manage infrastructure components including Kubernetes templates, Helm charts, Docker images, Istio configurations, PostgreSQL databases, and S3 storage.

• Perform security audits, enhancements, and vulnerability remediation for microservices to ensure compliance and platform resilience.

• Configure and maintain security controls, including firewalls, security groups, and automated security scanning tools.

• Monitor application and infrastructure health using centralized logging and alerting solutions.

• Build and manage Linux-based EC2 instances using configuration management and automation tools.

• Collaborate with global development teams to review code, provide technical guidance, and resolve platform issues.

• Administer API management resources, enforcing security standards such as threat protection and API key management.

What we are looking for...

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

• Kubernetes (CKAD) and/or AWS Developer Associate certification preferred.

• Strong knowledge of AWS services, including EKS, EC2, S3, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, and Lambda.

• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, and Istio.

• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, and Java.

• Experience with backend and frontend frameworks, including Node.js, Express, and React.

• Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL.

• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and Agile Scrum methodologies.

• Familiarity/experience with Agile Scrum, Apache Httpd (SSO), Ansible, Automation Anywhere, AWS (CFT, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, EBS, EFS, EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda, LBs, S3), Bootstrap, CentOS, CSS, Docker, ExpressJS, Git, HTML, Istio, Java, Javascript, Jenkins, Jest, K8s, Linux, Material UI, Node.JS, Podman, PostgreSQL, Python, React.JS, React Router, Redux, RHEL, RPA, Security Scans (42Crunch, Blackduck, Fortify, Sonarqube, Sysdig, Tenable, Twistlock), SQL, Typescript, Windows 11

Even better if you have:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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.

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From 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. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.