Wireless Architect

Description

Summary: A senior technical leadership role, the Wireless Domain Architect serves as the technical authority for enterprise wireless architecture with expertise in Arista's platforms. Highlights: 1. Technical authority for enterprise wireless architecture 2. Hands-on technical mentor to delivery teams 3. Architectural authority for Arista wireless engagements **Job Title:** **Wireless Domain Architect (Arista focused)** ------------------------------------------------------------- **Location:** Brazil (Must be located in Brazil) **Role:** 90 Day Contract to Hire (Potential to convert from Contract to Full Time Employee with benefits)**Position Overview** --------------------- The Wireless Domain Architect is a senior, hands\-on technical leadership role within a professional IT services organization, serving as the **technical authority for enterprise wireless architecture**. This position demands **expertise in Arista’s next\-generation wireless platforms**, with demonstrable experience designing, deploying, and supporting **Arista Cognitive Wi\-Fi** and **CloudVision Cognitive Unified Edge (CV\-CUE)** solutions. The role blends **solution design, field deployment leadership, pre\-sales technical scoping, and escalation support**, operating as both an architect and hands\-on technical mentor to delivery teams. **Core Responsibilities** ------------------------- ### **Wireless Architecture \& Design** * Serve as the **primary wireless domain expert**, with deep, hands\-on experience in **Arista Wireless architecture, hardware, and cloud\-managed technologies** * Design enterprise\-grade wireless solutions leveraging Arista’s cognitive networking capabilities, including: + **CloudVision Cognitive Unified Edge (CV\-CUE)** centralized management, orchestration, and AI/ML\-driven automation planes + **Cognitive Wi\-Fi** platforms that provide data\-driven telemetry, real\-time analytics, and automatic optimization of wireless connections as network conditions evolve + Multi\-radio, multifunction AP deployments with support for cutting\-edge standards such as **Wi\-Fi 6E and Wi\-Fi 7**, zero\-touch onboarding, and high\-density coverage models * Develop **high\-level and low\-level wireless designs (HLDs/LLDs)** incorporating: + RF design, capacity planning, AP placement, and cognitive tuning mechanisms + Zero Trust and WIPS security configurations integrated with cloud orchestration + Flexible data path options and scalable control\-plane architectures inherent to CloudVision’s cognitive approach ### **Deployment Leadership \& Technical Execution** * Lead and direct wireless deployment efforts in customer environments and ensure alignment to **Arista cognitive design principles** * Mentor and guide junior engineers through: + Zero\-touch provisioning and onboarding of Arista AP platforms via **CV\-CUE** + Implementation of AI/ML\-enabled analytics and automated remediation features + Integration of AP connectivity with hosted identity management and external NAC solutions * Validate configurations and deployments to ensure stable, optimized performance across cognitive AP platforms and centralized CloudVision management \\ ### **Pre\-Sales Scoping \& Technical Support** * Participate in **pre\-sales scoping calls** with sales and delivery leadership * Provide detailed input on: + The effort required to transition customers from legacy Wi\-Fi environments to Arista, Cisco, Aruba and other OEM's or **managed architectures** + Level of Effort (LOE) estimation for discovery, design, deployment, optimization, and cutover phases * Validate technical assumptions for proposals and SOWs based on real experience with Arista cloud\-native wireless technologies ### **Escalation \& Customer Assurance** * Serve as the escalation point for delivery issues related to: + Wi\-Fi behavior under load and real\-world spectrum conditions + Automation orchestration failures or troubleshooting of AI/ML\-driven recommendations + Cross\-domain issues spanning wired/wireless convergence and identity enforcement * Engage directly in **customer escalation calls** to remediate issues, restore confidence, and guide recovery **Required Technical Expertise (Priority Order)** ------------------------------------------------- * **Arista Wireless – REQUIRED / NON\-NEGOTIABLE** + Hands\-on design, deployment, and operational experience with: - **Arista Cognitive Wi\-Fi access point platforms** (Wi\-Fi 6/6E/7\) - **CloudVision Cognitive Unified Edge (CV\-CUE)** centralized management and cognitive analytics - AI/ML\-driven automation, telemetry, and troubleshooting inherent to Arista cognitive networking * **HPE Aruba Wireless** + Enterprise Aruba wireless design and deployment experience * **Juniper Wireless** + Familiarity with Juniper Mist and related wireless platforms * **Cisco Wireless** + Experience with Cisco enterprise wireless architectures * **Nile Wireless** + Exposure to or hands\-on experience with Nile wireless solutions **Required Qualifications** --------------------------- * Track record of **enterprise wireless design and deployment**, with at least the majority of experience on **Arista cognitive wireless solutions** * Demonstrable ability to lead design and delivery teams and mentor engineers in real time * Communication skills to interact confidently with **technical and executive stakeholders** * Ability to balance design, deployment, and escalation responsibilities simultaneously **Preferred Qualifications** ---------------------------- * Prior experience in IT professional services or consulting * Multi\-vendor wireless migration expertise * Wireless certifications, particularly with Arista technologies * Experience developing technical scoping documentation, proposals, and LOE estimates **Role Characteristics** ------------------------ * Combination of **technical leadership, hands\-on execution, pre\-sales engagement, and post\-deployment escalation support** * Acts as the **architectural authority** for Arista wireless engagements * Expected to deliver high\-quality outcomes while transferring knowledge to delivery teams d5NSexnB4e