Rutgers Verizon Business Solution Architect Summer 2026 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 #VTeamLife.

This posting is for students attending Rutgers University. Candidates interested in opportunities who are not attending Rutgers University 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, becoming part of Verizon's award-winning Campus program is a great step toward shaping your future. Join a program that's been recognized with awards such as WayUp's Top 100 Internship Programs, and RippleMatch's Campus Forward Award. Why the accolades? It's easy : we immerse you in meaningful experiences and projects that deliver tangible business impact. Working with us, you'll have the opportunity to network with V Teamers across the globe, find mentors, and establish meaningful relationships to last a lifetime. When you join the V Team, our network becomes even stronger. #vteamlife

What you'll be doing...

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!

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.

Participating in discovery sessions and strategic workshops to understand customer challenges and contribute ideas to solution planning.

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, Artificial Intelligence

Leadership : Self-leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Feedback, Career Development

You'll join us for the Intern Marquee event in July, a unique experience designed exclusively for all US interns. It's your chance to sharpen your professional development skills, build your network through structured networking, and be inspired by our top executive speakers.

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

Where you'll be working...

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 New York, NY, Basking Ridge, NJ and Irving, TX. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What we're looking for...

You'll need to have :

Ability to participate in our hybrid 10-week internship that takes place from June 2026 to August 2026 working a full-time schedule.

Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program at Rutgers University 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 2026 and June 2027.

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

Willing and able to travel.

Willing and able to relocate.

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.

Compensation

The base pay rate for this position is $27.00 / hour.

The base pay rate for the New York location listed on this job requisition is $27.00 per hour.

Where you'll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

In addition to building your skills and experiences, you will be eligible to participate in our robust 401(k) Savings Plan which provides a dollar-for-dollar company match on the first 6% of your contributions as a percentage of your eligible pay. You will also be eligible for holiday pay, as applicable.