WiFi Architect

Location: Hilsea

World Wide Technology (WWT) is a global technology integrator and supply chain solutions provider. Through our culture of innovation, we inspire, build, and deliver business results from idea to outcome. World Wide Technology (WWT) is looking for an experienced WiFi Architect who must have sufficient expertise to review, challenge and push back on Cisco where necessary. The Architect will own the interpretation of RF survey outputs, advise the client on remediation and deviation decisions, and lead a small team of supporting WiFi and network engineers.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience and is expected to get involved in configuration and engineering work. This is a contract Role & Outside IR35 WiFi Architect Contract Duration : 6 months initial

Location:

Remote, London, United Kingdom

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 Flex Connect 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
• Flex Connect — 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 Candidates will be required to go through background checks before commencing contract. Must be eligible to live and work in the specified work location. Some occasional travel may be required. Only successful candidates will be contacted EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES World Wide Technology is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of sex, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependents, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.