Senior WiFi Architect – Cisco RF & 9800 Migration Lead

World Wide Technology; Greater London; Remote; GBP 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

World Wide Technology (WWT) is seeking an experienced WiFi Architect for a contract role outside IR35. The candidate will own RF survey interpretation, advise on remediation, and lead a small team of WiFi and network engineers.

This role involves hands-on configuration work and close collaboration with Cisco in a regulated financial services environment. The position is remote with London, United Kingdom location references, and a six-month initial duration.

Qualifications

• Extensive Cisco wireless design experience.
• Hands-on deployment and migration experience.
• Experience leading a small team of engineers.
• Ability to review Cisco designs and challenge decisions with authority.
• UK work eligibility and travel flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Review Cisco wireless designs and challenge where needed.
• Analyze RF surveys using Ekahau AI and recommend placement/remediation.
• Produce RF survey assessments and design documentation.
• Lead Cisco wireless deployments with Catalyst 9800 and latest APs.
• Manage migration from AireOS 5508 to Catalyst 9800 with minimal disruption.
• Oversee a small team of WiFi engineers and coordinate with client and Cisco.

Skills

Cisco wireless design

RF survey analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication under pressure

Tools

Ekahau AI

Cisco ISE

Catalyst 9800 WLC

AireOS 5508

Catalyst Centre

Job description

World Wide Technology (WWT) is seeking an experienced WiFi Architect for a contract role outside IR35. The candidate will own RF survey interpretation, advise on remediation, and lead a small team of WiFi and network engineers.

This role involves hands-on configuration work and close collaboration with Cisco in a regulated financial services environment. The position is remote with London, United Kingdom location references, and a six-month initial duration.