Platform Automation DevOps Engineer

About Ciena

Ciena is the global leader in high‑speed connectivity. The company focuses on a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well‑being, and belonging, while driving business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

Role: DevOps – Platform Automation Engineer (Blue Planet)

As a DevOps‑Platform Automation Engineer within Blue Planet, a division of Ciena, you will play a crucial role in advancing the reliability and performance of critical upgrade activities across on‑premises and public cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Performing installation and upgrade execution for Blue Planet (BP) applications across on‑premises and Kubernetes environments
• Implementing upgrade strategies including in‑service software upgrade (ISSU) and canary deployment
• Automating operational workflows using scripting and Python to optimize repeatable processes
• Troubleshooting complex issues across application, Kubernetes, database, and infrastructure layers
• Validating system health through post‑upgrade checks using observability and monitoring tools
• Partnering with UCoE, DevOps, Architecture, and Product teams to ensure smooth upgrade execution
• Contributing to continuous improvement of upgrade frameworks and best practices

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Linux system administration with strong scripting capability
• Hands‑on expertise in Python, SQL, and database fundamentals
• Proficiency working in AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Kubernetes administrator certification such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Experience upgrading microservices‑based applications in production environments
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Strong diagnostic skills across infrastructure, applications, and containerized systems

Nice to Have

• Experience with Blue Planet orchestration or similar network automation platforms
• Familiarity with service mesh technologies and distributed systems concepts
• Exposure to advanced observability stacks such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Elastic
• Background supporting high‑availability production systems
• Working knowledge of automation frameworks such as Ansible
• Understanding of container security best practices
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals aligned with industry standards

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If you are ready for a new challenge and an opportunity to take your career to the next level, don’t hesitate to apply today. Ciena is waiting for you!

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Role: DevOps – Platform Automation Engineer (Blue Planet) (Repeated)

As a DevOps‑Platform Automation Engineer within Blue Planet, a division of Ciena, you will play a crucial role in advancing the reliability and performance of critical upgrade activities across on‑premises and public cloud environments.

Responsibilities (Repeated)

• Performing installation and upgrade execution for Blue Planet (BP) applications across on‑premises and Kubernetes environments
• Implementing upgrade strategies including in‑service software upgrade (ISSU) and canary deployment
• Automating operational workflows using scripting and Python to optimize repeatable processes
• Troubleshooting complex issues across application, Kubernetes, database, and infrastructure layers
• Validating system health through post‑upgrade checks using observability and monitoring tools
• Partnering with UCoE, DevOps, Architecture, and Product teams to ensure smooth upgrade execution
• Contributing to continuous improvement of upgrade frameworks and best practices

Qualifications (Repeated)

• 3+ years of experience in Linux system administration with strong scripting capability
• Hands‑on expertise in Python, SQL, and database fundamentals
• Proficiency working in AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Kubernetes administrator certification such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
• Experience upgrading microservices‑based applications in production environments
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Strong diagnostic skills across infrastructure, applications, and containerized systems

Nice to Have (Repeated)

• Experience with Blue Planet orchestration or similar network automation platforms
• Familiarity with service mesh technologies and distributed systems concepts
• Exposure to advanced observability stacks such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Elastic
• Background supporting high‑availability production systems
• Working knowledge of automation frameworks such as Ansible
• Understanding of container security best practices
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals aligned with industry standards

About Ciena (Repeated)

Ciena, the global leader in high‑speed connectivity, offers a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well‑being, and belonging. The company drives business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

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