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Posted 12 June, 2026

Cisco Wireless Admin

VARITE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Hyderabad, Telangana, IN Full Time
Reference: 26-33439-2522-2

Company Name: VARITE India Private Limited

About The Client:

A global information technology, consulting, and business process services company, headquartered in India, provides a broad spectrum of services, including IT consulting, application development, business process outsourcing, and digital solutions. Serving clients across diverse industries and in over 167 countries, the company offers technology-driven solutions to enhance efficiency and innovation. With a global presence, it has emerged as a key player in the IT services and consulting space, contributing to the digital transformation of businesses worldwide.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Build and maintain the EoL/EoS inventory, refresh plan, BoM, and migration schedule.
  • Validate hardware compatibility (AP models, WLC code, RF profiles) and target images.
  • Coordinate change windows, back out plans, and rollback images/archives.
  • Execute cutovers (WLC HA failover, AP priming/reassignment, like to like replacement).
  • Perform post cutover health checks (AP association, SSIDs, RF coverage, client auth, DHCP/DNS reachability).
  • Use DNAC Design & Templates to standardize site hierarchy, SSIDs, AAA, DHCP helpers, WLAN policies, RF profiles, and QoS.
  • Manage SWIM (Software Image Management) for golden images and compliant versions across WLCs/Client.
  • Leverage Provisioning for device onboarding, CLI/Composite templates, and variable mappings.
  • Define and apply standard port profiles (AP access ports, trunk/native VLAN, PoE budgets, storm control).
  • Update switch configs to support AP moves/adds/changes (VLANs, mGig, LAG if used).
  • Pre-stage device in DNAC inventory (serials, site assignment, credentials).
  • Validate join status (AP to WLC), SSID broadcast, RADIUS/LDAP reachability, and DNS/DHCP.
  • Gracefully drain/migrate clients; remove from DNAC policies/templates.
  • Maintain low level designs (LLDs), migration runbooks, rollback plans, IQ/OQ reports, and as built diagrams.
  • Keep DNAC templates and image compliance matrices under version control.
  • Log all changes under ITSM (RFCs), with risk/impact assessment and CAB approvals.
  • Update CMDB assets, lifecycle states, and warranty/license records.
Qualifications:
  • 5 to 8 years experienced on implementing, testing and troubleshooting wireless products including access points (Client), WLC and other WLAN infrastructure like Cisco Prime, DNAC and client devices for evaluation.
  • Deep understanding of WLAN technologies, network management, and security, including IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN standards and industry best practices.
  • Solid understanding of Cisco wireless infrastructure and architecture. Good hands-on experience with DNAC, Wireless LAN controller and Cisco AP troubleshooting as well as with the Cisco WLC IOS Code upgrade.
  • Good understanding on wireless site surveys and access points RF technology.
  • Good understanding and hands on experience on DNAC-Network hierarchy, Network profile creation, wireless controller provision, floor mapping.
  • Hands on experience with configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco WLC models like 9800, 8500, 5520, 5508 with HA SSO and all models of Cisco Client including next generation 9100 series Client.
  • Excellent Troubleshooting & Debugging expertise on Cisco WLC and Access Points.
  • Fundamental knowledge of switching / routing protocols, LAN/WAN and authentication.
  • Installing and configuring network hardware, such as routers, switches.
  • Hands on experience of Cisco catalyst 9k series switches.
  • Hands on knowledge and understanding of Cisco Client/ Aruba ClearPass is an added advantage.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Upgrade IOS of WLC as per schedule.
  • Handles all changes as per the change management process

How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to respond/submit their updated resumes, and for additional job opportunities, please visit Jobs In India – VARITE.

Unlock Rewards: Refer Candidates and Earn.
If you're not available or interested in this opportunity, please pass this along to anyone in your network who might be a good fit and interested in our open positions. VARITE offers a Candidate Referral program, where you'll receive a one-time referral bonus based on the following scale if the referred candidate completes a three-month assignment with VARITE.

Experience Level Bonus Referral:
0-2 years INR 5,000
2-6 years INR 7,500
6+ years INR 10,000

About VARITE: VARITE is a global staffing and IT consulting company providing technical consulting and team augmentation services to Fortune 500 Companies in USA, UK, CANADA and INDIA. VARITE is currently a primary and direct vendor to the leading corporations in the verticals of Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardware and Software, Digital Marketing and Media Solutions, Clinical Diagnostics, Utilities, Gaming and Entertainment, and Financial Services.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
VARITE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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