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Ciena · 5 days ago

Associate Network Engineer - New Grad

positionGermany, PA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

Ciena is a global leader in high-speed connectivity, emphasizing a people-first approach. The Associate Network Engineer will be involved in delivering network solutions and providing post-sales technical support, working closely with internal teams and customers to ensure seamless deployment and ongoing improvements.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Network engineering experienceLayer 0/1 knowledgeLayer 2-3 knowledgeScripting/DevOpsCustomer service skillsMS Office proficiencyFluency in GermanFluency in EnglishCommunication skillsDocumentation skillsProject management

Required

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%)

Preferred

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

Company

Ciena

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Ciena collaborates with customers to unlock the strategic potential of their networks and and change the way they perform and compete.
dateFounded in 1992
location
Linthicum Heights, Maryland, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.ciena.com

H1B Sponsorship

Ciena has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (34)
2024 (21)
2023 (36)
2022 (44)
2021 (30)
2020 (29)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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1997-02-07IPO
1995-12-01Series C
1994-12-01Series B

Leadership Team

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Gary Smith
President & CEO
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Kevin Kimberlin
Co-Founder
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