Systems Architect - WLC

EPAM Systems India Pvt Ltd; India; Remote; INR 4,000,000 - 5,600,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems India Pvt Ltd in India seeks a Systems Architect - WLC to define target architecture and roadmap for a Unified Connectivity Platform integrating Enterprise Wi-Fi, NMS, Analytics and AI-driven operations. Lead WLAN discovery, validate requirements across WLAN, security, RF and service assurance, and shape the AP–Controller–Cloud architecture.

The role demands 12-18 years in software architecture, deep WLAN deployment experience, mastery of 802.11 standards, OTA firmware lifecycle,

Qualifications

• 12+ years in software architecture & development
• Experience with Enterprise WLAN deployments and WLAN controllers
• Knowledge of WPA2/WPA3, 802.1X, RADIUS/NAC and policy-based access
• Proficiency in REST APIs, microservices and cloud/SaaS architectures

Responsibilities

• Lead WLAN discovery with stakeholders and validate requirements across WLAN, security, RF and service assurance
• Define AP–Controller–Cloud architecture hypotheses including WLC, firmware, telemetry and multi-site management
• Drive OpenWiFi/uCentral integration and Open interfaces; assess Build vs. Extend options
• Support MVP prioritization, effort estimation and phased roadmap; contribute to architecture docs and exec recommendations
• Translate business requirements into scalable solutions for multi-tenant cloud deployments

Skills

Enterprise Networking

Wi-Fi Standards

WLC/AP Management

OpenWiFi/uCentral

REST APIs / Microservices

Telemetry & Observability

SNMP/NETCONF/MQTT

Tools

SNMP

NETCONF

MQTT

gRPC/gNMI

Streaming Telemetry

Job description

# Systems Architect - WLCOffice in Gurgaon, Coimbatore, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, BangaloreSolution Architecture& othersSystems Architect - WLCSystems Architect - WLCSystem Architect - Wireless EmbeddedSystems Architect - WLCSystem Architect - Wireless EmbeddedSolution Architect - Java with Microservices, Any Cloud, Kubernetes & KafkaSystems Architect - WLCSystem Architect - Wireless EmbeddedSystem Architect - Wireless EmbeddedSolution Architect - Azure with AISystems Architect - WLCWe 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 teamsRequirements* 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