Associate Technical Support CPO

Posted 2025-08-23
Remote, USA Full Time Immediate Start
<p><span>As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>Your Role</p><ul><li>Provide remote technical support (via telephone or on line) for identified CIENA products 24x7 when required. On call duty includes evenings and weekends.</li><li>Provide on-site support to Customers where required.</li><li>Communicate with Design and manufacturing on problems / issues found in the field.</li><li>Utilize debug tools as well as lab research to aid Customer’s technical problem.</li><li><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Recover&nbsp;information</span> necessary to escalate the incident or issue to Design, Product/Project <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Management,&nbsp;Documentation,</span> or Training</li><li>Work with Quality Assurance, Design, Product Management, Technical Publications, and&nbsp;Training to provide Customer feedback.</li><li>Create, review, validate and publish required MOP/ISB/FSB documents.</li><li>Contribute to knowledgebase (KCS)</li><li>Mentor, train newly hired as well as advancing Technical Support Engineers.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li><li>Travel to customer sites and Ciena locations globally as required.</li></ul><p></p><p>What Does Ciena Expect of You?</p><ul><li>Initiative – you’re a self-starter who works with limited direction and is committed to delivering against aggressive deadlines.</li><li>Agility – you are readily able to make key decisions and manage competing and ever-changing account priorities and largely driven by the software development process.</li></ul><ul><li>Communication expertise – you have the ability to influence and tailor your message and ideas to the audience to ensure understanding and consensus.</li><li>The flexibility to&nbsp;work <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">independently&nbsp;and</span> as&nbsp;part of a broader team – you thrive in a multi-disciplinary team environment, but are comfortable working independently as required.</li><li>Relationship builder – with an ability to influence, you’re able to get work done through others.</li><li>A commitment to innovation – you keep abreast of the market and competitive developments and are always keen to formulate new ideas and problem solve.</li></ul><p><br>The Must Haves:</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in technical field (e.g. Engineering, Computer Science) from a <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">four-year&nbsp;college</span> or university with 3 to 6 years related experience or equivalent combination of&nbsp;education and experience</li><li>Strong knowledge of SONET/SDH ring transmission equipment, DWDM/OTN technology and the applications to Ciena equipment <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Carrier&nbsp;Ethernet</span> enterprise equipment and associated fiber optic facilities</li><li>Very knowledgeable of the operation of fiber optic transport and/or switching equipment.</li></ul><p></p><p>#LI-SM #Li-Remote #LI-Hybrid</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span><b>Not ready to apply? </b>Join our<span>&nbsp;</span></span><a href="https://ciena.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/introduceYourself" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Talent Community</a><span><span>&nbsp;</span>to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox.</span><br><br><span>At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard.&nbsp; Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>Ciena is an&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><span>If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.</span></p>
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