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Gates Outsourcing

FIBER & INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS ENGINEER

Gates Outsourcing is a third-party recruitment and workforce solutions provider in Kenya, offering end-to-end hiring services for client organizations. The company manages talent sourcing, screening, onboarding, and payroll administration, enabling businesses to focus on core operations while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and access to qualified candidates across various industries.

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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