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Compensation
To be discussed
Applications Closed
Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 12:15 AM EAT
About the Job
The Fiber & Infrastructure Projects Engineer is responsible for deploying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving physical connectivity infrastructure across Guru Networks and WiFi Guru operational environments.
This role is heavily focused on:
fiber infrastructure;
structured cabling;
wireless connectivity deployments;
building readiness projects;
field operations;
and installation quality assurance.
The role combines:
infrastructure deployment;
field operations;
project coordination;
contractor supervision;
and operational troubleshooting.
The ideal candidate is highly practical, execution-oriented, and capable of operating effectively in:
active deployment sites;
residential and commercial buildings;
ISP field environments;
and customer-facing infrastructure projects.
This role is critical to ensuring:
clean and scalable deployments;
stable customer connectivity;
infrastructure reliability;
project execution consistency;
and operational quality across all Guru Networks and WiFi Guru projects.
Responsibilities
- A. Fiber Infrastructure & Structured Cabling Operations
- Fiber Deployment Support
- Support and coordinate:
- FTTH and FTTP deployments;
- backbone fiber installations;
- drop cable installations;
- fiber terminations;
- splicing coordination;
- and ODF organization.
- Structured Cabling
- Deploy and maintain:
- CAT6/CAT6A copper cabling;
- patch panels;
- rack organization;
- faceplate terminations;
- cabinet organization;
- and building connectivity infrastructure.
- Building Readiness Projects
- Participate in:
- fiber-ready building deployments;
- pathway planning;
- riser coordination;
- conduit management;
- and infrastructure expansion planning.
- Testing & Quality Assurance
- Conduct:
- cable testing;
- OTDR testing coordination;
- signal verification;
- link validation;
- and deployment quality inspections.
- B. Wireless & Connectivity Infrastructure
- Wireless Deployments
- Support deployment and maintenance of:
- point-to-point wireless links;
- point-to-multipoint environments;
- rooftop wireless systems;
- and customer wireless connectivity infrastructure.
- Wireless Troubleshooting
- Troubleshoot:
- signal instability;
- interference issues;
- alignment problems;
- throughput issues;
- and customer connectivity disruptions.
- Basic Layer 2 Network Support
- Support:
- VLAN configuration;
- customer provisioning;
- switch configuration;
- and basic Layer 2 connectivity troubleshooting where required.
- C. Project Coordination & Field Operations
- Deployment Coordination
- Coordinate day-to-day execution of:
- fiber rollout projects;
- building readiness deployments;
- structured cabling works;
- wireless installations;
- and infrastructure upgrades.
- Field Team Supervision
- Work closely with:
- technicians;
- subcontractors;
- installers;
- and suppliers
- to ensure deployments are completed correctly, safely, and on time.
- Project Tracking
- Track:
- deployment progress;
- installation quality;
- material usage;
- blockers;
- and escalation points
- using approved operational and project management systems.
- Quality Assurance
- Ensure all deployments meet approved:
- infrastructure standards;
- labeling standards;
- cable management standards;
- documentation standards;
- and installation quality expectations.
- Site Handover
- Support successful project closure through:
- documentation completion;
- testing verification;
- issue resolution;
- and operational handover coordination.
- D. Infrastructure Reliability & Operational Support
- Incident Support
- Participate in:
- outage response;
- field troubleshooting;
- customer-impacting incident resolution;
- and restoration coordination.
- Infrastructure Maintenance
- Support maintenance and upkeep of:
- fiber infrastructure;
- wireless equipment;
- cabinets and racks;
- patch panels;
- and related physical infrastructure.
- Operational Monitoring
- Use approved operational and monitoring systems to:
- monitor infrastructure health;
- identify recurring issues;
- track outages;
- and improve operational visibility.
- E. Documentation, Accountability & Operational Discipline
- Infrastructure Documentation
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date:
- fiber maps;
- rack layouts;
- port allocation records;
- topology diagrams;
- and deployment notes.
- Operational Logging
- All:
- site visits;
- deployments;
- incidents;
- troubleshooting activities;
- and infrastructure changes
- must be logged accurately within approved operational systems.
- Work not documented may be treated as work not completed.
- Responsiveness
- High responsiveness is expected during:
- outages;
- field escalations;
- and customer-impacting incidents.
- Urgent operational communications should be acknowledged as quickly as operationally possible during working hours.
- Weekly Operational Reporting
- Provide weekly operational updates covering:
- deployment progress;
- infrastructure risks;
- recurring issues;
- project blockers;
- installation quality observations;
- material concerns;
- and operational recommendations.
Qualifications
- 2–5 years hands-on experience in:
- fiber deployments;
- structured cabling;
- ISP operations;
- wireless deployments;
- or physical connectivity infrastructure environments.
- Technical Capability
- Practical familiarity with:
- FTTH/FTTP deployments;
- fiber termination and testing;
- structured cabling systems;
- wireless bridge systems;
- GPON environments;
- MikroTik basics;
- and physical infrastructure troubleshooting.
- Basic Networking Exposure
- Basic understanding of:
- VLANs;
- switching;
- Layer 2 connectivity;
- and customer provisioning environments.
- Operational & Project Coordination Capability
- The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- strong field coordination ability;
- installation supervision capability;
- practical project tracking discipline;
- and the ability to maintain operational standards across multiple active deployments simultaneously.
- CERTIFICATIONS (ADVANTAGEOUS, NOT ABSOLUTE)
- Preferred certifications may include:
- MTCNA;
- Fiber certifications;
- Ubiquiti certifications;
- CCNA;
- or related infrastructure certifications.
- Practical field execution ability and operational reliability are prioritized over certifications alone.
Required Skills
Over-Communication-Communicate simply & clearlyCan work IndependetlyResponsivenessAttention to detailsSolution OrientedExecution Over TheoryAccountability & Operational DisciplineTech SavyPractical familiarity with: FTTH/FTTP deployments; fiber termination and testing; structured cabling systems; wireless bridge systems; GPON environments; MikroTik basics; and physical infrastructure troubleshooting.
Benefits
- Performance-Linked Compensation: Structured packages that scale up directly with your confirmed milestones.
- Continuous Upskilling: Direct training, resource backing, and clear career-advancement pathways.
- Market Benchmarked Salary with structured benefit plans.
Required Documents
- Resume / CV Required
- Cover Letter Required
Applications are closed for this role
