Senior Associate, Global Technical Support - Optical

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:

• Provide system-level post-sales support for Ciena’s customer base, including testing, troubleshooting, and remote technical support for Ciena products.

• Deliver remote technical support 24x7 as required, including on-call duty during evenings and weekends.

• Offer on-site support to customers, addressing network planning, deployment, and technical design issues.

• Collaborate with design and supply chain teams to address field issues and escalate incidents to senior engineers when necessary.

• Utilize debug tools and lab research to aid in resolving technical problems and recover information for escalation.

• Create, review, validate, and publish required documents such as MOP/ISB/FSB.

• Contribute to the knowledgebase (KCS) and train newly hired Technical Support Engineers.
   

The Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science) or equivalent combination of education and experience, with 3–5 years of related experience.

• Solid understanding of fiber optic transport and/or switching equipment operations.

• Proven problem-solving expertise in SONET/SDH equipment, Carrier Ethernet equipment, or associated fiber optic facilities.

• Basic knowledge of OTN (Optical Transport Network) and related technologies.

• CE-A (Carrier Ethernet-Associate) and OC-A (Optical Communications-Associate) certifications.

• Proficiency with office software applications, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
   

Nice to Haves:

• Experience in a technical support role with an equipment vendor in the telecom industry.

• Familiarity with Element Management or Network Management systems.

• Expertise in data communications protocols, including Ethernet and IP networks.

• Experience with UNIX and SUN/Oracle systems.

• Knowledge of DWDM, Carrier Ethernet protocols, and other switching/transport concepts.

• Proficiency with optical and protocol testing equipment.

• Strong customer focus and relationship-building skills.
   

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