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, 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, 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 (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

◆ Certifications — Beginner to Expert

Level

Certification

Vendor/Body

Priority

Beginner

CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician)

FOA

Mandatory

Beginner

BICSI Installer 2 – Fiber

BICSI

Recommended

Intermediate

CFOS/T (Fiber Optic Specialist – Telecom)

FOA

Mandatory

Intermediate

BICSI RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer)

BICSI

Preferred

Intermediate

Corning Optical Fiber Certified Installer

Corning

Preferred

Advanced

CFOS/D (OSP Design Specialist)

FOA

Preferred

Advanced

Nokia Optical / OTN Specialist

Nokia

Preferred

Expert

Ciena Optical Networking Expert

Ciena

Added Advantage

Expert

EDF/ADSS/Submarine Cable Design Expert

Vendor/Specialized

Added Advantage

◆ Educational Qualifications

- Mandatory: B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Telecommunications
- Equivalent: BCA / MCA / M.Sc. (IT/Networks)



— considered with solid industry experience
- Preferred: Postgraduate qualifications (M.Tech / MBA in Technology Management) are a distinct advantage

◆ 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
- Strong 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, Ericsson, ZTE, Fortinet, Palo Alto, etc.) for deal support and design validation

Pay: ₹1,200,000.00 - ₹1,800,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Leave encashment
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Fiber Optics Architect (India)
🏢 Kerala Vision Broadband pvt.ltd
📍 India