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Ciena

Associate Network Engineer, EMEA

Ciena

Network Engineer supporting post-sales solution delivery for high-quality network solutions at Ciena. Engaging in collaborative engineering within a flexible work culture.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeAmsterdam • 🇳🇱 NetherlandsJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AnsibleJavaPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Deliver post‑sales solution engineering services, including solution design, solution acceptance, remote deployment, and network reconfiguration or migration activities under senior engineer supervision.
  • Interface with Systems Engineering, Service Project Management, Technical Support, Field Service Engineering, and Customer Service Advocate teams to coordinate deployment activities.
  • Analyze system engineering network designs and translate them into solution designs for new builds, reconfigurations, and network upgrade projects.
  • Gather and analyze customer network data to develop migration strategies supporting successful transitions to Ciena platforms.
  • Review technical deployment packages with internal and external stakeholders to ensure deployment readiness and shared understanding.
  • Act as a technical escalation point for deployment package issues, collaborating with engineering, customers, and internal teams to resolve design or product concerns.
  • Provide off‑site escalation and maintenance window support during in‑service network upgrades, including nights and weekends.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field of discipline.
  • Experience: Desirable not more than 2 years of experience.
  • Application of basic knowledge of Layer 0/1 optical and transmission technologies.
  • Application of basic knowledge of Layer 2–3 networking and IP protocols.
  • Utilization of scripting or DevOps skills such as Python, Java, or Ansible.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with cross‑functional groups to resolve issues and establish best practices.
  • Customer service interaction capability in technical delivery environments.
  • Written and verbal English communication capability.
  • Utilization of Microsoft Office tools, including Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to review and analyze project information accurately and efficiently.
  • Ability to translate conceptual designs into executable delivery processes.
  • Willingness to be in the office 2/3 days per week.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 25%.
  • Availability to work night or weekend maintenance windows approximately 25%.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging

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Hard Skills & Tools
Layer 0 optical technologiesLayer 1 optical technologiesLayer 2 networkingLayer 3 networkingIP protocolsPythonJavaAnsiblesolution designnetwork reconfiguration
Soft Skills
cross-functional collaborationcustomer servicewritten communicationverbal communicationproject managementanalytical skillsproblem-solvingtechnical escalationbest practices establishmenttime management