WiFi & SD-WAN Network Deployment Architect

Job Summary:

WiFi & SD-WAN Network Deployment Architect

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.