Senior Associate

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Job Title: Network Recovery Senior Associate

Job Summary: We are seeking experienced engineers to join our dynamic team, specializing in rapid response and recovery of network outages. As a Network Recovery Specialist, you will be responsible for promptly responding to critical customer cases and working directly with customers to restore service as quickly as possible. This role requires a high level of expertise in Ciena optical network and/or routing and switching products, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to critical customer cases and engage directly with customers to recover service impacting conditions.
• Utilize your expertise in Ciena optical network and/or routing and switching products to troubleshoot and resolve network outages.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve complex network issues and provide guidance as needed.
• Document all actions taken, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions in a clear and concise manner.
• Adhere to established processes and procedures for incident management, service restoration and documentation.
• Produce initial/interim root cause analysis documentation for both internal and external use.
• Participate in on-call weekend shifts on a rotational basis (approximately once every 4-6 weeks).
• Participate in lessons learned and best practice processes for faster network recovery across larger technical support organization.

Requirements (P2 Senior Associate Level):

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a Ciena technical support role or equivalent experience with maintaining Ciena equipment in real networks.
• In-depth knowledge and expertise in Ciena optical network and/or routing and switching products, including experience with network recovery techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills while engaging directly with customers in network recovery efforts as well as follow-up engagements internally / externally.
• Strong communication skills to engage in executive level discussions a plus.
• Ability to work independently and resolve network outages while embracing collaboration on more complex outages as required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to thrive when facing high-pressure situations with stringent SLOs for network recovery.
• Availability to work regular shifts during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.
• Willingness to participate in on-call weekend shifts on a rotational basis.
• Preferred but not required: Certifications or qualifications related to Ciena products.

Additional Requirements (P3 Specialist Level):

• Minimum of 4 years of experience working in a Ciena technical support role or equivalent experience with maintaining Ciena equipment in real networks.
• Experience in technical writing sufficient for finalizing detailed RCA reports.
• Demonstrated expertise in network recovery from complex scenarios involving multiple nodes and causes.
• Experience in mentoring others in areas of technical expertise and customer engagement
• Continuous focus on product improvement (DFO/DFS)
• All requirements for Senior Associate level

Additional Requirements (P4 Consultant Level):

• Minimum of 7 years of experience working in a Ciena technical support role or equivalent experience with maintaining Ciena equipment in real networks.
• Demonstrated expertise in communicating complex status and next steps to both Ciena and Customer executive levels.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing new troubleshooting and recovery techniques when facing the most difficult problems.
• Experience in mentoring broad teams of engineers and developing / sharing training materials on advanced recovery techniques
• Experience in engaging directly with R&D experts on advanced troubleshooting techniques and complex root cause analysis.
• All requirements for Specialist level

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development.

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.

Note: This job description is a general outline of the required duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support the team and company objectives.

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