Associate, Global Technical Support

Remote from: Philippines
Annual salary: Undisclosed
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Department: Technical Support
Employment type: Full Time,
Job posted: 22 Aug 2025
Apply before: 22 Sep 2025
Experience level: Senior
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Ciena is the global leader in high-speed connectivity, revolutionizing data transmission and network management.

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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.

Your Role

Provide remote technical support (via telephone or on line) for identified CIENA products 24×7 when required. On call duty includes evenings and weekends.
Provide on-site support to Customers where required.
Communicate with Design and manufacturing on problems / issues found in the field.
Utilize debug tools as well as lab research to aid Customer’s technical problem.
Recover information necessary to escalate the incident or issue to Design, Product/Project Management, Documentation, or Training
Work with Quality Assurance, Design, Product Management, Technical Publications, and Training to provide Customer feedback.
Create, review, validate and publish required MOP/ISB/FSB documents.
Contribute to knowledgebase (KCS)
Mentor, train newly hired as well as advancing Technical Support Engineers.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Travel to customer sites and Ciena locations globally as required.

What Does Ciena Expect of You?

Initiative – you’re a self-starter who works with limited direction and is committed to delivering against aggressive deadlines.
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.

Communication expertise – you have the ability to influence and tailor your message and ideas to the audience to ensure understanding and consensus.
The flexibility to work independently and as part of a broader team – you thrive in a multi-disciplinary team environment, but are comfortable working independently as required.
Relationship builder – with an ability to influence, you’re able to get work done through others.
A commitment to innovation – you keep abreast of the market and competitive developments and are always keen to formulate new ideas and problem solve.

The Must Haves:

Bachelor’s degree in technical field (e.g. Engineering, Computer Science) from a four-year college or university with 3 to 6 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong knowledge of SONET/SDH ring transmission equipment, DWDM/OTN technology and the applications to Ciena equipment Carrier Ethernet enterprise equipment and associated fiber optic facilities
Very knowledgeable of the operation of fiber optic transport and/or switching equipment.

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Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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