Strategic Network Architect - Passive Infrastructure

Are you an experienced fiber infrastructure specialist who wants to help design how networks are built and developed for the future? At GlobalConnect, we're expanding our long-haul fiber network to meet growing capacity demands and changing customer needs. As our Strategic Network Architect for Passive Infrastructure, you'll help define the technical standards, materials, and solutions behind this development. To thrive in this role, you likely have: Extensive experience with passive fiber infrastructure including network design, construction, and operations. In-depth technical knowledge of fiber cables, splicing, network sites, and other passive infrastructure components. A thorough understanding of how fiber network technology works end to end, including how passive infrastructure connects with and supports the active network. Experience developing technical specifications, standards, guidelines, or project-specific requirements. Experience evaluating fiber technologies, materials, and construction methods, including technical assessments of suppliers or solutions. A background in telecommunications or fiber networks, with fluency in at least one Scandinavian language (Swedish, Danish or Norwegian) and English, both written and spoken. About the role and the team You'll become a key technical authority for passive fiber infrastructure across GlobalConnect's Nordic network, with a particular focus on the long-term development of our long-haul infrastructure. Working within our Passive Infrastructure team of approximately 20 colleagues, you'll collaborate with specialists in network planning, construction, and operations across the Nordic countries. GlobalConnect operates more than 250,000 kilometers of fiber network. As we build new routes and explore new technologies, your experience will help ensure that our infrastructure is designed and developed using clear, consistent, and future-ready technical standards. This is an opportunity to be responsible for important technical decisions while staying close to the practical realities of building and operating fiber networks. What you'll be working on Own and develop technical rulebooks, guidelines, specifications, and standards for passive fiber infrastructure across the Nordics. Define technical requirements, acceptance criteria, and testing thresholds for passive network components and solutions. Advise on fiber network architecture, construction methods, capacity considerations, and long-term infrastructure development. Develop project-specific technical documentation and translate new customer and network requirements into practical standards. Work with colleagues and suppliers across countries to evaluate new solutions, share knowledge, and support consistent implementation. Who we are looking for You bring the technical depth that comes from substantial experience in fiber infrastructure, along with the curiosity to keep exploring how technologies and construction methods are evolving. You're comfortable being the person others turn to for specialist advice. You can explain complex technical matters clearly, challenge existing approaches when needed, and build alignment between different teams and stakeholders. You also enjoy structured work. Whether you're developing a technical standard, assessing new material, or reviewing requirements for a network project, you know how to turn technical knowledge into practical decisions and clear documentation. Experience with long-haul fiber networks is key. We're interested in candidates with broad, deep knowledge of passive fiber infrastructure who are ready to apply that knowledge at a Nordic level. Practical information Location: Stockholm or Uppsala, Sweden. Work setup: At least three days per week in the office. Travel: Some travel to meet suppliers and collaborate with stakeholders is expected. Relocation and work permits: We do not offer relocation packages or work visa sponsorship for this role. Join a team where your technical skills will directly support the building and development of critical fiber infrastructure across the Nordics. No need for a personal letter – just send us your CV or LinkedIn profile. Join us and be part of the transformation in the most exciting company within critical digital infrastructure in Northern Europe! Apply today!