Senior Associate Network Engineer

Ciena; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciena, a global leader in high-speed connectivity, seeks a Network Engineer to lead solution delivery activities and support deployments. Ideal candidates will have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and experience in network engineering, along with strong customer service skills.

This position requires fluency in German and English, proficiency in MS Office, and flexibility to travel. Join us in fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where every employee is valued and heard.

Qualifications

• Fluent in German (native) and English (written and verbal).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and analyze technical data.
• Flexibility to travel (~25%) and support night-time maintenance windows (~25%).

Responsibilities

• Lead solution delivery activities including remote deployment support.
• Support partner engineers during deployments.
• Collaborate with various teams to resolve design or product-related issues.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Network engineering

Scripting/DevOps (Python, Java, Ansible)

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MS Office (Visio, Excel, PowerPoint)

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

• 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

At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.