
Overview
Gurgaon
Job Title: Fiber Network Architect
Location: Gurgaon
Department: Network Engineering
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years in fiber network architecture or planning
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Fiber Network Architect to lead the planning, design, and optimization of fiber optic networks in Gurgaon and surrounding regions. This role involves developing scalable network architectures for backbone, distribution, and access layers that meet current and future connectivity demands.
Key Responsibilities:
Design high-performance fiber networks, including FTTx, metro, and long-haul architectures.
Define network topology, core infrastructure layouts, and route engineering based on urban and semi-urban deployment needs.
Conduct technical feasibility studies, site surveys, and risk assessments for new deployments.
Prepare detailed network schematics, BoQs, and rollout plans using tools such as GIS, AutoCAD, and network simulation software.
Collaborate with planning, field execution, procurement, and vendor teams to ensure end-to-end alignment.
Evaluate and integrate new technologies (GPON, XGS-PON, DWDM, etc.) into the network design.
Optimize fiber routes for cost, redundancy, and scalability.
Ensure all designs comply with regulatory standards, ROW requirements, and local guidelines.
Provide technical leadership to planning and deployment teams and support post-deployment network optimization.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in fiber network design and architecture, preferably in an ISP environment.
Strong understanding of FTTx technologies, passive and active components, and optical transmission systems.
Hands-on experience with GIS tools, AutoCAD, network planning software, and documentation platforms.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance, municipal ROW policies, and network standards (ITU, IEEE, TEC).
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.