Kerala Vision Broadband pvt.ltd

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
<ul>
<li>Design Outside Plant (OSP) fiber networks: aerial, underground, duct-based, and submarine — route surveys, cable sizing, and splicing plans</li>
<li>Architect FTTH/FTTB/FTTC/FTTx networks — PON architecture (GPON/XGS-PON), ODF planning, distribution point units (DPU), and ONT selection</li>
<li>Design high-capacity DWDM and OTN transport networks for metro and long-haul using Ciena, Nokia 1830, or Fujitsu platforms</li>
<li>Produce fiber route maps, splice diagrams, loss budgets, and optical power budgets for acceptance testing</li>
<li>Develop BoQ for civil works, cable, equipment, and integration costs — critical for MSI project bids</li>
<li>Conduct OTDR interpretation, power meter testing, and light source characterisation — both in design review and site acceptance</li>
<li>Advise on dark fibre IRU/lease strategies for ISP backbone buildouts</li>
<li>Support pre-sales: technical presentations on fiber solution value, coverage maps, rollout timelines, and ROI models</li>
<li>Coordinate with civil/structural engineering teams on duct sizing, joint chambers, and data centre entry requirements</li>
<li>Maintain OEM/vendor relationships: Corning, AFL, Prysmian, CommScope, Nokia, Ciena, Ericsson, and EXFO</li>
</ul>
◆ Technical Expertise — Hands-On Requirements
<ul>
<li>OSP design tools: AutoCAD, ArcGIS, QGIS, or specialist network GIS (ESRI/OSPInsight) for route planning</li>
<li>Optical link budget calculations: span loss, OSNR, chromatic dispersion (CD), polarisation mode dispersion (PMD), non-linear effects</li>
<li>DWDM: ROADM architecture, WSS, optical amplifiers (EDFA/Raman), coherent modulation formats (DP-QPSK, 16QAM)</li>
<li>OTN multiplexing hierarchy: ODU0/ODU1/ODU2/ODU4, OTU framing, GCC0 management channels</li>
<li>FTTH/GPON: OLT platform configuration (Nokia 7360 ISAM, ZTE C300), OMCI, provisioning automation</li>
<li>OTDR analysis: event detection, splice loss measurement, reflectance assessment, and end-to-end link characterisation</li>
<li>Fibre types: OS1/OS2 SMF, OM3/OM4/OM5 MMF — selection criteria and applications</li>
</ul>
◆ 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
<ul>
<li>Mandatory: B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics &amp; Communication, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Telecommunications</li>
<li>Equivalent: BCA / MCA / M.Sc. (IT/Networks) — considered with strong industry experience</li>
<li>Preferred: Postgraduate qualifications (M.Tech / MBA in Technology Management) are a distinct advantage</li>
</ul>
◆ Pre-Sales &amp; Communication Skills
Candidates must demonstrate strong pre-sales aptitude and communication capability:
<ul>
<li>Ability to translate complex technical architectures into clear, compelling business narratives for C-suite and non-technical stakeholders</li>
<li>Experience in responding to RFPs, RFIs, and tenders — including solution write-ups, BOQs, and commercial inputs</li>
<li>Skilled in conducting customer workshops, discovery sessions, and proof-of-concept (PoC) demonstrations</li>
<li>Ability to create high-quality solution presentations, architecture diagrams, and proposals independently</li>
<li>Comfortable presenting to diverse audiences — from NOC engineers to CTO/CIO level executives</li>
<li>Strong written English for proposal and documentation; proficiency in MS Office / Visio / draw.io</li>
<li>Active listening skills to identify unstated customer pain points and shape solutions accordingly</li>
<li>Experience working alongside sales teams in deal pursuit, customer engagement, and solution shaping</li>
</ul>
◆ Soft Skills &amp; Leadership Attributes
<ul>
<li>Self-driven professional with the ability to manage multiple pursuits simultaneously under deadline pressure</li>
<li>Collaborative team player who can mentor junior engineers and guide solution reviews</li>
<li>Willingness to travel to customer sites, partner offices, and OEM briefings as required</li>
<li>Intellectual curiosity — stays updated with emerging technologies and market trends</li>
</ul>
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:
<ul>
<li>Cell phone reimbursement</li>
<li>Leave encashment</li>
<li>Provident Fund</li>
</ul>
Work Location: In person

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