Systems Architect - WLC
EPAM · Gurgaon
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We are looking for a Systems Architect - WLC to guide the evolution of connected network operations, establishing the target architecture and rollout plan for a next-generation Unified Connectivity Platform that brings together 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 in 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 Familiarity with Qualcomm/MediaTek platforms 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 Understanding of OpenWiFi/uCentral, microservices, REST APIs, and event-driven/SaaS architectures Proficiency in SNMP, NETCONF, MQTT, gRPC/gNMI, and streaming telemetry
Collected experience requirement
12-18 years