Senior Network Architect – Ciena Routing, Switching
12 hours ago
Overview We are seeking a Senior Network Architect with strong hands-on and deep architectural expertise in Ciena routing and switching platforms, specifically the 31xx, 51xx and 81xx product families. The role also requires experience with Ciena Navigator, to design, automate, and operationalize large-scale, carrier-grade IP and Ethernet networks. This position blends architecture leadership, system integration, and practical configuration experience, ensuring designs are both innovative and operationally sound. Key Responsibilities Architect, design, and hands-on implement IP/MPLS and Ethernet network solutions using Ciena 31xx, 51xx and 81xx platforms Define and maintain reference architectures, design standards, and configuration best practices Develop and review HLD/LLD, topology diagrams, resiliency models, and capacity plans Design and integrate OSS-driven network workflows using: Navigator NCS for network control, visibility, and lifecycle management IP/MPLS, Segment Routing, and EVPN-based services Layer 2 and Layer 3 Ethernet services at scale Traffic engineering, QoS, and high-availability designs Perform hands-on configuration, testing, and validation, including lab and pre-production environments Guide operations and deployment teams to ensure seamless transition from design to production Drive network modernization and automation initiatives, including platform migrations and OSS integration Evaluate new Ciena features, APIs, and software releases; provide recommendations and adoption strategies Act as the technical escalation point for complex network and OSS-related issues Mentor engineers and review technical designs and configurations Required Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience 8+ years of experience in network engineering and architecture roles Demonstrated hands-on expertise with Ciena 31xx, 51xx and 81xx routing and switching platforms Strong experience with Ciena Navigator NCS Deep knowledge of: IP/MPLS, Segment Routing, EVPN, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, LDP, RSVP-TE, Ethernet technologies (VLAN, QinQ, LAG, EVPN-VPWS/VXLAN) Experience designing high-scale, high-availability, and multi-domain networks Ability to translate operational and business requirements into automated, scalable architectures Excellent documentation, troubleshooting, and cross-team communication skills Preferred Qualifications Have been employed at Ciena in last 5 years Experience in service provider or carrier-grade environments Knowledge of model-driven networking, telemetry, and APIs (NETCONF/YANG, REST) Experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible) Familiarity with closed-loop automation and service assurance #J-18808-Ljbffr
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