Role Overview The Fiber Optics Architect is the domain expert for all physical-layer optical infrastructure design from Outside Plant (OSP) cable route design and FTTH access network planning to high-capacity DWDM/OTN transport architecture. This role is pivotal to the MSI business where fiber infrastructure underpins every managed service and connectivity deal. The architect must bridge field-level technical depth with the ability to produce bankable, customer-ready designs and cost models.

Key Responsibilities

- Design Outside Plant (OSP) fiber networks: aerial, underground, duct-based, and submarine route surveys, cable sizing, and splicing plans
- Architect FTTH/FTTB/FTTC/FTTx networks PON architecture (GPON/XGS-PON), ODF planning, distribution point units (DPU), and ONT selection
- Design high-capacity DWDM and OTN transport networks for metro and long-haul using Ciena, Nokia 1830, Huawei OptiX OSN, or Fujitsu platforms
- Produce fiber route maps, splice diagrams, loss budgets, and optical power budgets for acceptance testing
- Develop BoQ for civil works, cable, equipment, and integration costs critical for MSI project bids
- Conduct OTDR interpretation, power meter testing, and light source characterisation both in design review and site acceptance
- Advise on dark fibre IRU/lease strategies for ISP backbone buildouts
- Support pre-sales: technical presentations on fiber solution value, coverage maps, rollout timelines, and ROI models
- Coordinate with civil/structural engineering teams on duct sizing, joint chambers, and data centre entry requirements
- Maintain OEM/vendor relationships: Corning, AFL, Prysmian, CommScope, Huawei, Nokia, Ciena, Ericsson, and EXFO

Technical Expertise — Hands-On Requirements:

- OSP design tools: AutoCAD, ArcGIS, QGIS, or specialist network GIS (ESRI/OSPInsight) for route planning
- Optical link budget calculations: span loss, OSNR, chromatic dispersion (CD), polarisation mode dispersion (PMD), non-linear effects
- DWDM: ROADM architecture, WSS,



optical amplifiers (EDFA/Raman), coherent modulation formats (DP-QPSK, 16QAM)
- OTN multiplexing hierarchy: ODU0/ODU1/ODU2/ODU4, OTU framing, GCC0 management channels
- FTTH/GPON: OLT platform configuration (Huawei MA5800, Nokia 7360 ISAM, ZTE C300), OMCI, provisioning automation
- OTDR analysis: event detection, splice loss measurement, reflectance assessment, and end-to-end link characterisation
- Fibre types: OS1/OS2 SMF, OM3/OM4/OM5 MMF — selection criteria and applications

Pre-Sales & Communication Skills Candidates must demonstrate strong pre-sales aptitude and communication capability:

- Ability to translate complex technical architectures into clear, compelling business narratives for C-suite and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience in responding to RFPs, RFIs, and tenders — including solution write-ups, BOQs, and commercial inputs
- Skilled in conducting customer workshops, discovery sessions, and proof-of-concept (PoC) demonstrations
- Ability to create high-quality solution presentations, architecture diagrams, and proposals independently
- Comfortable presenting to diverse audiences — from NOC engineers to CTO/CIO level executives
- Solid written English for proposal and documentation; proficiency in MS Office / Visio / draw.io
- Active listening skills to identify unstated customer pain points and shape solutions accordingly
- Experience working alongside sales teams in deal pursuit, customer engagement, and solution shaping

Soft Skills & Leadership Attributes

- Self-driven professional with the ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously under deadline pressure
- Collaborative team player who can mentor junior engineers and guide solution reviews
- Willingness to travel to customer sites, partner offices, and OEM briefings as required
- Intellectual curiosity — stays updated with emerging technologies and market trends
- Ability to engage with OEM vendor teams (Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Huawei, Ericsson, ZTE, Fortinet, Palo Alto, etc.) for deal support and design validation

📌 Fiber Optics Architect (Kochi)
🏢 Kerala Vision
📍 Kochi