Senior Network Architect

WiFi & SD-WAN Network Deployment Architect

is responsible for designing, planning, and Leading the implementation of enterprise-grade WiFi and SD-WAN infrastructure. The role ensures high performance, scalability, security, and seamless user experience across wired and wireless networks.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Network Architecture & Design

Design end-to-end

wireless LAN (WLAN)

and

SD-WAN

architectures for multi-site or large-scale environments.

Develop

high-availability, secure, and scalable

network topologies supporting mobility, IoT, and cloud applications.

Integrate WiFi and SD-WAN solutions with existing

data center, and cloud infrastructure

(AWS, Azure, GCP).

2. Deployment & Implementation

Lead or supervise

deployment teams

in the rollout of WiFi, SD-WAN solutions.

Lead

site surveys, RF planning, capacity analysis, and spectrum management

for optimal wireless coverage and performance.

Ensure

integration with firewalls, NAC, and identity management systems

such as Cisco ISE, Aruba ClearPass, …

Plan and coordinate

cutovers, migrations, and staged rollouts

with minimal downtime.

3. Technology & Tools

Work experience with :

WiFi :

Cisco, Juniper Mist, Extreme Networks, Meraki is desirable.

SD-WAN :

Cisco Viptela / Meraki or Fortinet or Silver Peak is mandatory.

Monitoring :

Ekahau or ThousandEyes or NetBox is mandatory

Develop

automation and orchestration workflows

using Ansible or APIs fornetwork provisioning – mandatory.

Deep expertise on

zero-touch provisioning and SASE integration.

4. Performance, Optimization & Troubleshooting

Conduct

post-deployment validation , performance tuning, and optimization.

Establish

network KPIs and SLA monitoring

for WiFi and SD-WAN.

5. Collaboration & Leadership

Collaborate with

infrastructure, cloud, and security teams

to ensure cohesive network strategy.

Provide

technical mentorship

to network engineers and field deployment teams.

Engage with

vendors and service providers

for design validation and support escalations.

Qualifications : Education :

Bachelor’s degree in

Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.

Experience : 12 - 15 years

of progressive experience in enterprise networking.

5+ years

designing and deploying

WiFi and SD-WAN

solutions.

Experience with

distributed enterprise networks

(e.g., universities, hospitals, or large enterprises).

Certifications (Preferred) :

Aruba Certified Design Expert (ACDX)

or

Professional (ACDP)

Fortinet NSE 5–7 ,

VMware SD-WAN Specialist , or

Silver Peak ASE