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Gurgaon · On-site

Network Engineer

Full-timePosted
Salary
₹3–6.9 LPAEstimated from AmbitionBox data for this role across companies. The employer has not stated pay.
Experience
2 years
Eligible batches
2024
Degree
Bachelor's
Location
GurgaonOn-site
Apply by
5 Nov 2026

About the role

Ciena is looking for a Network Engineer to drive IP and optical network transformation projects. Based in Gurgaon, the role involves deploying, integrating, upgrading and troubleshooting customer networks while collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Implement IP/MPLS and optical network deployments, integrations and upgrades.
  • Produce low‑level designs, network diagrams, migration plans and acceptance test documentation.
  • Convert high‑level requirements into detailed implementation designs with senior engineers.
  • Execute in‑service migrations and modernization with minimal impact to customers.
  • Perform pre‑checks, post‑checks, service validation and acceptance testing.
  • Diagnose and resolve issues across IP, optical, hardware, software and NMS layers, and support root‑cause analysis.

Eligibility

  • Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline.
  • At least 2 years of experience in IP, optical, telecom or network engineering.
  • Strong understanding of DWDM, OTN, SDH, long‑haul and metro optical networks.
  • Knowledge of routing protocols such as OSPF, ISIS and BGP, and familiarity with network management systems.

Skills

  • Hands‑on experience with network deployment, commissioning, upgrades and migrations.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting IP, optical and hardware/software issues.
  • Ability to create detailed design and migration documentation.
  • Basic Python scripting for automation (nice‑to‑have).
  • Effective written and verbal communication.

Resume keywords

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Asked for

  • IP
  • Mpls
  • Optical
  • Dwdm
  • Otn
  • Sdh
  • Ospf
  • Bgp
  • Network management systems
  • Troubleshooting

Nice to have

  • Python
  • Automation
  • Optical nms
  • Routing
  • Communication
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Benefits

  • Flexible work environment that supports personal growth and well‑being.
  • Inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages collaboration.
  • Opportunities to work on cutting‑edge high‑speed connectivity projects.
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About Ciena

Ciena Corporation is an American networking-systems, services, and software company headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, that designs and supplies optical and packet networking equipment, automation software, and services to communications service providers, web-scale operators, and enterprises worldwide.

Founded 1992 · 5000+ employees · HQ Hanover, Maryland, United States

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