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# Network Engineer - New Grad

- **Company:** Ciena
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Computer Networks, DevOps, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Network Protocols, Microsoft PowerPoint, Ansible, Scripting
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://ciena.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/London/Network-Engineer---New-Grad_R031215-1

## About the Role

* Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field
 * Experience: Not more than 1 year of experience in a related discipline
 * Application of Layer 0/1 optical or transmission technologies and/or
 * Application of Layer 2-3 networking concepts including IP protocols
 * Application of scripting or DevOps tools such as Python, Java, or Ansible
 * Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and establish best practices
 * Ability to review and analyze project information to translate conceptual designs into implementation processes

Nice to haves:

 * Customer service interaction in technical environments
 * Written and verbal communication in English
 * Utilization of MS Office applications including Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint
 * Ability to travel approximately 25%
 * Ability to work during night maintenance windows approximately 25%
 * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
 * Communications or technology-focused career interest

## Description

Making a difference through the design and implementation of leading network technologies defines this early-career engineering role at Ciena. The position contributes to delivering high-quality network solutions and supports customer deployments with measurable impact. The role operates within a collaborative and inclusive environment focused on innovation and technical excellence.
How you will make an impact:

 * Deliver post-sales solution engineering activities including solution design, acceptance, remote deployment, and network reconfiguration or migration under senior engineer supervision
 * Interface with Systems Engineers, Service Project Managers, Technical Support, Field Service Engineers, and Customer Service Advocate teams to coordinate delivery activities
 * Analyze network designs to enable consistent deployment and in-service upgrades of network equipment
 * Translate network designs into solution designs for new builds, reconfiguration, and network upgrade projects
 * Gather and analyze customer network data to develop migration strategies for transition onto platform solutions
 * Review technical deployment packages with internal and external stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment across deployment teams
 * Troubleshoot and resolve technical deployment package issues in collaboration with engineering, customer, and internal teams


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