Fiber Network Planner – Damascus

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Fiber Network Planner to be based in Damascus. The professional will design, validate and document fiber network routes, topology, capacity and splicing plans to meet client service requirements and downstream transport planning.

Key responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive fiber network plans covering backbone, metro, access, inter‑site connectivity and point‑of‑presence interconnections.
• Analyse existing fiber inventory, GIS records, duct data, ODF records, splice diagrams and field survey outputs to identify gaps and constraints.
• Prepare route plans, fiber allocation, cable and core utilization views, ODF/patching requirements and diversity assessments.
• Coordinate with civil works, field survey, implementation, operations and vendor teams to validate routes, distances, feasibility and access requirements.
• Ensure plans support DWDM, IP/MPLS, enterprise, wholesale and critical services while enforcing naming conventions and documentation standards.
• Reconcile planned records with physical inventory, as‑built documentation and circuit data, and maintain planning trackers for inventory updates.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecom or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in fiber network planning, OSP/ISP design, telecom rollout or fiber inventory engineering.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.
• Relevant certifications in fiber optic design, FTTx/OSP planning or GIS are a plus.

Required skills

• Fiber network planning and topology design.
• Optical Distribution Frame (ODF) configuration and splicing.
• Patch panel design and cable structure knowledge.
• Route diversity analysis and capacity planning.
• Geographic Information System (GIS) for telecom.
• OTDR data interpretation and as‑built documentation.
• Fiber inventory management and design tools.