WiFi Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Review and challenge Cisco's wireless design where necessary — must have sufficient expertise to hold their own in technical discussions with Cisco.
• Analyze RF survey outputs (predictive and active) using Ekahau AI — interpreting results, identifying access point placement decisions and advising on remediation and deviation.
• Produce formal RF survey assessment reports and wireless design documentation.
• Design and deliver traditional Cisco wireless deployments using paired Catalyst 9800 wireless LAN controllers and latest generation access points.
• Lead the migration from legacy AireOS 5508 controllers to Catalyst 9800 — planning, sequencing and executing with minimal disruption.
• Design FlexConnect traffic routing, RF profiles, SSIDs and access point configuration across complex environments including bank atriums and high-density areas.
• Use Cisco Catalyst Centre for wireless provisioning, commissioning and day-2 operational management.
• Design Cisco ISE integrations for the wireless environment — 802.1X authentication and related workflows.
• Lead and direct a team of supporting WiFi and network engineers (currently two, with more to follow).
• Communicate clearly with the client and Cisco — managing pressure when issues arise, coordinating user migrations and keeping senior stakeholders informed.
• Operate within formal financial services change governance — CAB processes, maintenance windows and structured delivery methodologies.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on Catalyst 9800 WLC — configuration, paired controller design and production deployment
• AireOS 5508 to 9800 migration — specific hands-on experience with this migration path is essential
• Ekahau AI — reading, supervising and interpreting RF survey outputs; translating results into deployment decisions
• FlexConnect — in-depth understanding and hands-on configuration experience
• Catalyst Centre — used for wireless provisioning, commissioning and day-2 management
• Cisco ISE integration design — 802.1X authentication workflows for the wireless environment
• Ability to review and challenge Cisco design decisions with authority
• Strong communication and stakeholder management - comfortable under pressure in a regulated client environment
• Experience leading or overseeing engineers on wireless delivery programmes