Systems Architect - WLC

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 & 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. 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 & 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