Network Engineer

Ciena

. Lead solution delivery activities, including remote deployment support, network migrations, and acceptance testing .

Posted 9/20/2026full-timeRemote • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in network engineering, including Layer 0/1 and Layer 2-3 protocols, while providing technical support and leading solution delivery activities. Proficient in scripting and documentation, with strong collaboration skills across engineering and support teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Network EngineeringLayer 0/1 KnowledgeScripting/DevOps (Python, Java, Ansible)Fluency in German and EnglishTechnical Documentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Network MigrationsAcceptance TestingLayer 0/1 ProtocolsLayer 2-3 ProtocolsSDHDWDMROADMControl PlaneTechnical Deployment Package ReviewProject Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunicationFlexibilityAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS Office (Visio, Excel, PowerPoint)Ciena Solutions

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringOptical EngineeringTechnical SupportPre-sales SupportDeployment Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleJavaPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 content with internal and external stakeholders
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
Guide pre-sales teams to align network design with serviceability standards
Deliver network solutions and provide post-sales technical support
Support seamless deployment, reconfiguration, and ongoing improvement of Ciena solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 of Layer 0/1, including SDH, DWDM, ROADM, and Control Plane
Knowledge of Layer 2-3 and IP protocols
Scripting/DevOps knowledge, such as Python, Java, or Ansible
Fluency in German (native) and English (written and verbal)
Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to manage multiple projects, analyze technical data, and translate designs into deployable solutions
Ability and flexibility to travel approximately 25%
Ability to support night-time maintenance windows approximately 25%
Experience collaborating in matrixed teams across engineering, support, and field operations
Strong documentation and process development skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment
Employee growth, well-being, and belonging initiatives
Diversity, equity, and inclusion commitment
Equal opportunity employment
Disability and protected veteran accommodations