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.
Join Our Team as a DevOps Engineer
At Ciena, we believe in transforming workflows and delivering top-tier software solutions. As an integral part of our team, you'll engage with cutting-edge technologies, drive automation, and optimize processes to ensure seamless delivery. If you're passionate about modern DevOps practices and fostering innovation, we invite you to explore this opportunity.
How You Will Contribute:
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for efficient integration, delivery, and deployment.
- Collaborate across development, QA, and operations teams to enhance workflows and automation.
- Optimize infrastructure for scalability, reliability, and security.
- Monitor system performance, resolve issues, and implement proactive solutions.
- Develop and maintain documentation for tools, systems, and processes.
- Build reporting infrastructure to provide insights into system performance and operational metrics.
- Stay curious about industry trends and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement.
The Must Haves:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps roles.
- Proficiency in modern DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible.
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and infrastructure-as-code practices.
- Experience in scripting languages like Python and Bash.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack.
- Ability to integrate multiple third-party tools into cohesive solutions.
Nice to Haves:
- Experience with Yocto Project for custom Linux distributions.
- Proficiency in Kubernetes for large-scale container orchestration.
- Knowledge of DevSecOps practices to embed security in CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with Tekton tools for advanced automation and monitoring.
- Experience with Zabbix for performance management of infrastructure and applications.
- Understanding of the Atlassian suite (JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence) for project management and collaboration.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and working within Agile teams.
Pay Range: The annual pay range for this position is $71,100.00 - $114.900.00 CAD.
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Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.
Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
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At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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