Delivery Architect Assurance

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.

How You Will Contribute

As a Blue Planet Delivery Architect, you will play a critical post-sales role, accountable for delivering business-critical solutions to our customers. You will transition projects from Sales to Professional Services, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. This role requires both technical depth and leadership skills to guide solution design, delivery, and customer success.

• Work closely with customers, delivery teams, and internal stakeholders to design and implement scalable Blue Planet solutions.
• Translate business requirements into technical architecture, ensuring alignment with customer needs and industry best practices.
• Provide leadership and guidance throughout the solution delivery lifecycle, from planning and design to deployment and support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive solution adoption, ensure seamless integration, and deliver successful customer outcomes.
• Act as a trusted advisor for customers on Blue Planet capabilities, product enhancements, and roadmap alignment.
• Ensure delivery excellence by driving quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement in solution implementations.
  
  

The Must Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in solution architecture, systems integration, or software delivery, with at least 6 years focused on telecom/OSS/BSS domains.
• Good knowledge of Python, Perl, Scripting with Linux/unix.
• Proven expertise in IP/MPLS networking (ISIS, OSPF, BGP, Traffic Engineering, MPLS Services) and designing , deploying complex solutions using Blue Planet, OSS, or network automation platforms.
• Strong knowledge of microservices, APIs, cloud-native architecture, and CI/CD frameworks.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Assets

• Hands-on experience with containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• Exposure to emerging technologies like AI/ML in network automation.
• Experience working with global telecom operators, service providers, or large enterprises.
• Ability to mentor and guide technical teams across geographies.
  
  

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