Systems Architect - WLC

Role overview

Systems Architect - WLC at EPAM

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.

Employment details

• Location: Gurgaon [India]

Additional role details

• Responsibilities Lead Enterprise Wi-Fi & Controller discovery with stakeholders, to validate requirements across WLAN, security, AAA/NAC, RF, client experience and service assurance Define the AP–Controller–Cloud architecture hypothesis, including 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, to cover SaaS, multi-tenancy, observability, analytics, integrations, risks and dependencies Support MVP prioritization, effort estimation and phased roadmap, to contribute to architecture documentation and executive recommendations Translate business requirements into scalable solutions, to evaluate Build 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 & 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