Ciena

Application Support Engineer, Service Reliability Engineering

Ciena$78K — $125K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Canada
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years managing highly-available systems, especially in cloud environments.
  • Programming skills for task automation.
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools and incident management processes.
  • Expertise in system performance optimization and troubleshooting.
  • Strong communication abilities for cross-functional collaboration.
  • Analytical skills to interpret data and identify trends.
  • Holistic view of interconnected systems for resilience design.

Responsibilities

  • Design and manage infrastructure solutions for reliability and scalability.
  • Monitor system health using metrics and automated tools.
  • Lead incident management during service outages.
  • Analyze root causes of failures and implement solutions.
  • Develop automation scripts to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with development teams on reliability goals.
  • Maintain documentation for troubleshooting and knowledge sharing.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Paid holidays, vacation time, and sick leave.
  • Compliance with Paid Family Leave and other leave regulations.
Full Job Description
How You Will Contribute:
  • Design and manage robust infrastructure solutions to ensure the reliability and scalability of critical systems.
  • Proactively monitor system health using performance metrics and automated tools to detect and address potential issues.
  • Lead incident management efforts during service disruptions, ensuring swift resolution and minimal downtime.
  • Analyze root causes of system failures and implement long-term solutions to enhance system reliability.
  • Develop scripts and tools to automate repetitive tasks, improving operational efficiency and reducing manual interventions.
  • Collaborate with development teams to align on reliability goals and integrate best practices into software design and deployment.
  • Maintain comprehensive system documentation to support efficient troubleshooting and knowledge sharing.

The Must Haves:
  • Proven experience managing and maintaining highly-available systems, including cloud-based infrastructure.
  • Proficiency in programming to automate repetitive tasks and reduce manual effort.
  • Solid understanding of monitoring tools, incident management platforms, and metrics analysis.
  • Deep knowledge of system performance optimization, troubleshooting methodologies, cloud platforms, databases, CI/CD, distributed systems, and security best practices.
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal) to effectively collaborate across cross-functional teams.
  • Analytical mindset for interpreting data, metrics, and patterns to make informed decisions and predict future issues.
  • Ability to view interconnected systems holistically, anticipating the broader impact of changes and designing for resilience.

Nice to Haves:
  • Experience with Salesforce, Oracle, Mulesoft, Oracle Integration Cloud, ServiceNow, and custom-built solutions.
  • Familiarity with cutting-edge technologies and operational practices to drive continuous improvement.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in high-pressure situations with a calm, methodical approach to problem-solving.
  • Knowledge of systemic thinking to anticipate interconnected system impacts and design for resilience.
  • Ownership mindset to proactively identify potential problems and areas for improvement before user impact.

Pay Range:
Canada: $78,500.00 - $125,500.00 CAD


Mexico: $493,600.00 - $788,400.00 MXN

Brazil: $135,900.00 - $217,100.00 BRL

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Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.

Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

About Ciena

Ciena Corporation is a global supplier of telecommunications networking equipment, software, and services. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Hanover, Maryland. Ciena's products include optical transport and switching systems, software, and services that support the transport, switching, aggregation, and management of voice, video, and data traffic. Ciena serves customers in the telecommunications industry, including telecommunications service providers, cable operators, governments, and enterprises. The company has approximately 7,000 employees worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries.
Learn more about Ciena
Size
7,241 employees
Market Cap
$7.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$354.3 million
Founded
1992
5 Year Trend
+5.3%
Revenue
$3.4 billion
NASDAQ

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