Sales Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
14 days ago
Salary
$181.4K - $289.8K / year
Bachelor Degree6 yrs expEnglishJavaLinuxOpen StackPythonSwitchingVmware
Job Description
• Perform network and applications engineering for multiple CIENA products
• Complete sophisticated network designs for customer application of networking products
• Proficient in use of Ciena network design and modeling tools
• Advise potential and current customers on application of products for next generation architectures
• Prepare quotations and assist in proposal preparation for Ciena products & upgrades
• Provide product and technical expertise to support Ciena Sales teams
• Prepare complex design and applications presentations
• Gain understanding of Salesforce and sales operations
• Up to 80% domestic and international travel required
• Perform other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance
- 6-8 years telecommunications proven experience
- Sophisticated knowledge of fiber optic DWDM transmission and OTN switching systems
- Knowledge of multi-layer network architectures (IP, Ethernet, MPLS) and Core Routing/Switching technologies and protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, IGRP, G.8032, MPLS-TP, 802.1ag, etc)
- In depth knowledge of Route Optimization and Assurance, Segment Routing, EVPN and other Adaptive IP network architectures is a plus
- software design and development knowledge (Linux, C/C++, Java, Python, REST, JSON, OpenFlow, OpenDaylight, ONOS, OpenStack, OPNFV, SDN, VMWare, etc.) is a plus
- Familiarity with automation, analytics and AI usage in networking operations is a plus
- The successful candidate will need to enjoy working daily with customers and have a 'Customer First' demeanor to their role
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Technical Degree or BSEE preferred or meaningful work experience
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision plans
- participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- company-paid holidays
- paid sick leave
- vacation time
- comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence
