Associate Network Engineer - New Grad

Ciena; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciena Germany is hiring a hands-on network engineer to deliver post-sales support and ensure smooth deployment, reconfiguration, and ongoing improvements of our solutions. You will collaborate with customers, service partners, and internal teams to drive successful outcomes across deployments, migrations, and acceptance testing.

The role requires a B.S. in Electrical/Optical Engineering or related field, knowledge of Layer 0/1 and Layer 2-3 concepts, scripting experience (Python/Ansible), and

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in a network engineering or related technical role.
• Knowledge of Layer 0/1 (SDH, DWDM, ROADM) and Layer 2-3 IP protocols.
• Scripting/DevOps skills (e.g., Python, Ansible).
• Strong customer service and fluent German (native) and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead remote deployment support, migrations, and acceptance testing.
• Support partner engineers during deployments and act as escalation point for technical queries.
• Review and validate Technical Deployment Package content with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Sales Engineers, Project Managers, Technical Support, and Field Service to resolve issues.
• Maintain detailed as-built documentation for future upgrades.
• Participate in customer kickoff calls and guide pre-sales teams on network design.

Skills

Network Engineering

German (native)

English (fluent)

DevOps scripting

MS Office (Visio/Excel/PowerPoint)

IP protocols

DWDM knowledge

Project management

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Optical Engineering

Job description

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people‑first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well‑being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

How You Will Contribute

Reporting to the Services organization, you will play a hands‑on role in delivering network solutions and providing post‑sales technical support. You’ll work closely with internal teams, service partners, and customers to ensure seamless deployment, reconfiguration, and ongoing improvements of Ciena’s solutions.

• Lead solution delivery activities including remote deployment support, network migrations, and acceptance testing
• Support partner engineers during deployments and act as an escalation point for technical queries
• Review and validate Technical Deployment Package (TDP) content with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring all details are clear and executable
• Collaborate with Sales Engineers, Project Managers, Technical Support, and Field Service to resolve design or product‑related issues
• Maintain detailed as‑built documentation for future upgrades and reference
• Participate in customer kick‑off calls and provide guidance to pre‑sales teams to align network design with serviceability standards

The Must Haves

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience in a network engineering or related technical role
• Basic theoretical and/or practical knowledge in one or more areas:
  • Layer 0/1 (SDH, DWDM, ROADM, Control Plane, etc.)
  • Layer 2-3 (IP protocols)
  • Scripting/DevOps (e.g., Python, Java, Ansible)
• Strong customer service and communication skills, including fluency in German (native) and English (written and verbal)
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Visio, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage multiple projects, analyse technical data, and translate designs into deployable solutions
• Flexibility to travel (~25%) and support night‑time maintenance windows (~25%)

Assets

• Experience collaborating in matrixed teams across functions like engineering, support, and field operations
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and resolving technical issues under tight timelines
• Strong documentation and process development skills
• Availability to travel (~25%) and support night‑time maintenance windows when required
• Customer service‑oriented mindset with a desire to build a technology‑focused career

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