Network Engineer

• Lead turn-up, commissioning, testing, channel additions, channel optimization, and BERT activities across Ciena optical networking platforms
• Validate project deliverables, identify dependencies and technical risks, and facilitate engineering-to-project handoff activities
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues during deployments, upgrades, and in-service network operations
• Implement channel additions, node insertions, traffic migrations, and hardware and software upgrades across customer networks
• Validate maintenance window execution against approved Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and confirm network stability
• Provide technical leadership during customer deployments, escalations, reviews, and acceptance activities
• Create and review acceptance test plans, MOPs, project documentation, and deployment recommendations

• Technical degree in a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Application of subsea network deployment practices, including subsea OLS design and performance-impacting parameters
• Experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting complex DWDM optical networks in greenfield and upgrade environments
• Experience with DWDM/CWDM channel additions, node insertions, traffic migrations, and hardware and software upgrades
• Utilization of testing tools including OSA, SDH Analyzer, and Ethernet testers
• 10+ years of telecommunications-related operational experience and/or implementing projects within telecommunications markets
• Minimum 8 years in a technical lead role and/or participation in medium- to large-scale project deployments
• Experience creating and executing complex MOPs for greenfield networks and in-service upgrades
• Ability to understand and create network design and handover documentation
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• On-field deployment experience
• Experience working within a matrix management environment
• Application of technical concepts in fiber optic or high-speed data communications
• Experience with Ciena products and technologies

• Flexible work environment
• Employee-focused culture prioritizing individual growth, well-being, and belonging
• Equal Opportunity Employer commitment
• Workplace accommodation measures for applicants with disabilities