Senior Network Engineering Manager

Ciena Corporation

Multiple Locations
Hybrid
Telecom networks including dwdm and otn
People management experience
Dwdm/otn link integration and testing
Ciena Corporation is seeking a Senior Network Engineering Manager to lead complex customer network deployments while prioritizing technical excellence and collaborative leadership. The ideal candidate should possess extensive telecom engineering experience and strong people management skills, particularly in DWDM and OTN technologies

Job Summary

  • Ciena is a global leader in high-speed connectivity committed to a people-first approach and fostering a flexible work environment that empowers growth and belonging.
  • This role leads end-to-end delivery of customer network designs and drives technical excellence, engineering capability, and customer trust through collaborative leadership.
  • The company values diversity and inclusion, providing an environment where employees feel respected, valued, and heard, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Ciena Corporation is seeking a Senior Network Engineering Manager to lead complex customer network deployments while prioritizing technical excellence and collaborative leadership. The ideal candidate should possess extensive telecom engineering experience and strong people management skills, particularly in DWDM and OTN technologies.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Telecom networks including DWDM and OTN
  • People management experience
  • DWDM/OTN link integration and testing
  • Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols
  • Hybrid working model with office presence
  • Technical governance and troubleshooting

Nice-to-have

  • Large-scale legacy network migrations
  • Global multi-time-zone project delivery
  • Submarine cable network activation knowledge
  • Process improvement frameworks
  • Engineering templates and knowledge repositories
  • Partner enablement and technical training
  • Customer-facing technical leadership

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years telecom engineering experience
  • 4-6 years people management experience
  • Strong background in DWDM and submarine DWDM technologies
  • Proven experience in commissioning and acceptance testing
  • Solid understanding of OSPF, ISIS, BGP, VLAN, and RSTP protocols

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