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Systems Architect - WLC

EPAMGurugram, India; Coimbatore, India; Pune, India; Chennai, India; Hyderabad, India; Bengaluru, India
Work model
Office
Experience
12-18 years
Employment
Not specified
Compensation
Not disclosed
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CloudScalabilitySoftware ArchitectureMicroservicesRESTFirmwareMicroservice Architecture StyleSNMPWiFiWireless Networking SecurityWireless Networks

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Role description

We are seeking a Systems Architect - WLC to shape the future of connected network operations, defining the target architecture and implementation roadmap for a next-generation Unified Connectivity Platform integrating Enterprise Wi-Fi, NMS, ACS, Analytics, Service Assurance and AI-driven operations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Enterprise Wi-Fi and Controller discovery sessions with stakeholders to confirm requirements spanning WLAN, security, AAA/NAC, RF, client experience, and service assurance
  • Define the AP - Controller - Cloud architecture hypothesis, covering WLC, AP software/firmware, RF intelligence, telemetry, and multi-site management
  • Assess OpenWiFi and existing capabilities to identify Build vs. Reuse vs. Extend opportunities and platform differentiation
  • Drive architecture decisions and technical recommendations, covering SaaS, multi-tenancy, observability, analytics, integrations, risks, and dependencies
  • Support MVP prioritization, effort estimation, and phased roadmap development, contributing to architecture documentation and executive recommendations
  • Translate business requirements into scalable solutions, evaluating Build vs. Reuse vs. Extend approaches
  • Collaborate across Product, Architecture, Engineering, and Operations teams

Requirements

  • 12-18 years of overall experience in software development
  • 12+ years of experience in Software Architecture and Development within Enterprise Networking/WLAN, Wireless Controllers, AP management, and large-scale Wi-Fi deployments
  • Knowledge of Wi-Fi 5/6/6E/7 and 802.11 standards
  • Expertise in AP software/firmware, AP - Controller communication, onboarding, provisioning, configuration, firmware lifecycle, and OTA updates
  • Familiarity with Qualcomm/MediaTek platforms
  • A background in RF/RRM, channel and power management, band steering, load balancing, roaming, airtime fairness, and interference management
  • Knowledge of WPA2/WPA3, 802.1X, RADIUS/AAA, NAC, Dynamic VLAN, MAB, and policy-based access control
  • Skills in Wi-Fi telemetry, monitoring, observability, service assurance, client experience, and network analytics
  • An understanding of OpenWiFi/uCentral, microservices, REST APIs, and event-driven/SaaS architectures
  • Proficiency in SNMP, NETCONF, MQTT, gRPC/gNMI, and streaming telemetry