Ciena Corporation
They gather information about your interactions on the site, such as which pages you visit frequently, how long you stay, and the links or buttons you click. They help us record any difficulties you have with the website and help us to evaluate the effectiveness of our advertising. By analyzing this data, we can understand what aspects of our site are effective and identify areas for improvement. This is a secondary processing purpose. This is a secondary processing purpose. This is a primary processing purpose. This is a secondary processing purpose.Principal Solutions Architect page is loaded Principal Solutions Architectlocations: London: Remote-UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R030708As 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. Principal Solutions Architect, Autonomous Networking Blue Planet, a division of Ciena, is redefining how communications service providers (CSPs) operate through intelligent automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This senior technical role supports the Blue Planet sales organization as an operations transformation expert, combining deep domain expertise with a strong customer-facing presence to help CSPs evolve toward Autonomous Networks. How you will make an impact: • Provide senior technical leadership and strategic guidance to the international sales organization • Articulate product vision, roadmap, and value proposition to both business and technical stakeholders • Apply expertise in Autonomous Networks and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to address customer business and operational challenges • Lead technical engagement across the sales lifecycle, including discovery, solution definition, and customer presentations • Review and contribute to Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) responses in partnership with Technical Sales Leaders • Define Proof of Concept (PoC) success criteria and support solution evaluations with sales and systems engineering teams • Drive product and solution feedback into Product Management using established internal tools and processes, including Aha! The must haves: • 10+ years of experience in senior product management, pre-sales, or delivery roles within the Operations Support Systems (OSS) domain • 3+ years of hands-on experience deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in telecommunications environments, including Autonomous Networking use cases • 12+ years of experience with telecommunications networking technologies, including Wide Area Networks (WAN), Local Area Networks (LAN), Layers 0-3 switching and routing, virtual network functions, and 5G wireless • Proven experience selling and/or delivering OSS solutions supporting planning, provisioning, and service assurance • Strong ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and present complex concepts clearly • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent professional experience • Willingness and ability to travel internationally, sometimes on short notice Nice to haves: • Experience in OSS domains such as network inventory, service design, orchestration, activation, assurance, performance, or service quality management • Deep familiarity with the broader OSS ecosystem and products from vendors such as Amdocs, Ericsson, Netcracker, Oracle, or Nokia • Experience authoring solution requirement documents for OSS deployment projects • Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and industry models such as TM Forum, Lifecycle Service Orchestration (LSO), and Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) • Fluency in one or more languages in addition to English 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.If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require. Our workplace experienceWe prioritize growth, wellbeing, and recognition for our teams. about how we work together, support one another, and reward our people.
They gather information about your interactions on the site, such as which pages you visit frequently, how long you stay, and the links or buttons you click. They help us record any difficulties you have with the website and help us to evaluate the effectiveness of our advertising. By analyzing this data, we can understand what aspects of our site are effective and identify areas for improvement. This is a secondary processing purpose. This is a secondary processing purpose. This is a primary processing purpose. This is a secondary processing purpose.Principal Solutions Architect page is loaded Principal Solutions Architectlocations: London: Remote-UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R030708As 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. Principal Solutions Architect, Autonomous Networking Blue Planet, a division of Ciena, is redefining how communications service providers (CSPs) operate through intelligent automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This senior technical role supports the Blue Planet sales organization as an operations transformation expert, combining deep domain expertise with a strong customer-facing presence to help CSPs evolve toward Autonomous Networks. How you will make an impact: • Provide senior technical leadership and strategic guidance to the international sales organization • Articulate product vision, roadmap, and value proposition to both business and technical stakeholders • Apply expertise in Autonomous Networks and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to address customer business and operational challenges • Lead technical engagement across the sales lifecycle, including discovery, solution definition, and customer presentations • Review and contribute to Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) responses in partnership with Technical Sales Leaders • Define Proof of Concept (PoC) success criteria and support solution evaluations with sales and systems engineering teams • Drive product and solution feedback into Product Management using established internal tools and processes, including Aha! The must haves: • 10+ years of experience in senior product management, pre-sales, or delivery roles within the Operations Support Systems (OSS) domain • 3+ years of hands-on experience deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in telecommunications environments, including Autonomous Networking use cases • 12+ years of experience with telecommunications networking technologies, including Wide Area Networks (WAN), Local Area Networks (LAN), Layers 0-3 switching and routing, virtual network functions, and 5G wireless • Proven experience selling and/or delivering OSS solutions supporting planning, provisioning, and service assurance • Strong ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and present complex concepts clearly • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent professional experience • Willingness and ability to travel internationally, sometimes on short notice Nice to haves: • Experience in OSS domains such as network inventory, service design, orchestration, activation, assurance, performance, or service quality management • Deep familiarity with the broader OSS ecosystem and products from vendors such as Amdocs, Ericsson, Netcracker, Oracle, or Nokia • Experience authoring solution requirement documents for OSS deployment projects • Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and industry models such as TM Forum, Lifecycle Service Orchestration (LSO), and Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) • Fluency in one or more languages in addition to English 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.If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require. Our workplace experienceWe prioritize growth, wellbeing, and recognition for our teams. about how we work together, support one another, and reward our people.
Ciena Corporation
They gather information about your interactions on the site, such as which pages you visit frequently, how long you stay, and the links or buttons you click. They help us record any difficulties you have with the website and help us to evaluate the effectiveness of our advertising. By analyzing this data, we can understand what aspects of our site are effective and identify areas for improvement. This is a secondary processing purpose. This is a secondary processing purpose. This is a primary processing purpose. This is a secondary processing purpose.UK Markets Senior System Engineer (Pre-Sales) page is loaded UK Markets Senior System Engineer (Pre-Sales)locations: London: Remote-UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Publié aujourd'huijob requisition id: R030567As 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.Ciena is seeking a UK Markets Senior System Engineer (Pre-Sales) to play a critical role in shaping customer outcomes through technical leadership and trusted partnership. This position sits at the intersection of advanced networking technology and customer strategy, enabling service providers and enterprises across the UK to build adaptive, high-performance networks.How you will make an impact:• Drive technical engagement with prospective and existing customers to understand business challenges and translate them into differentiated networking solutions • Deliver compelling technical presentations, demonstrations, and proofs of concept across Ciena's portfolio, aligned to customer objectives • Partner closely with sales leadership to develop account strategies, identify growth opportunities, and support revenue expansion • Lead deep technical discussions and solution design, addressing customer requirements with clarity and confidence • Act as a trusted technical advisor, building long-term relationships with key customer stakeholders • Resolve complex technical challenges throughout the pre-sales lifecycle with a structured, consultative approach • Maintain deep awareness of market trends, competitor solutions, and Ciena's product roadmapThe must haves:• 8+ years of experience in technical pre-sales, systems engineering, or a related role within the telecommunications or networking industry • Proven expertise in optical networking, packet networking, and software-defined networking (SDN) • Strong customer-facing communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences • Demonstrated success delivering high-impact technical presentations and solution demonstrations • Solid understanding of the technical sales cycle and customer acquisition strategies • Strong problem-solving skills with a methodical, analytical approach • Ability to influence technical decision-making and align solutions to customer and business needsNice to haves:• Experience supporting UK service provider or large enterprise customers • Background in leading or supporting technical negotiations • Exposure to automation, network management, or analytics-driven networking solutions • Experience delivering customer or partner technical training sessions • Familiarity with multi-vendor networking environments • Comfort working in complex, matrixed sales organizations 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.If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require. Our workplace experienceWe prioritize growth, wellbeing, and recognition for our teams. about how we work together, support one another, and reward our people.
They gather information about your interactions on the site, such as which pages you visit frequently, how long you stay, and the links or buttons you click. They help us record any difficulties you have with the website and help us to evaluate the effectiveness of our advertising. By analyzing this data, we can understand what aspects of our site are effective and identify areas for improvement. This is a secondary processing purpose. This is a secondary processing purpose. This is a primary processing purpose. This is a secondary processing purpose.UK Markets Senior System Engineer (Pre-Sales) page is loaded UK Markets Senior System Engineer (Pre-Sales)locations: London: Remote-UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Publié aujourd'huijob requisition id: R030567As 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.Ciena is seeking a UK Markets Senior System Engineer (Pre-Sales) to play a critical role in shaping customer outcomes through technical leadership and trusted partnership. This position sits at the intersection of advanced networking technology and customer strategy, enabling service providers and enterprises across the UK to build adaptive, high-performance networks.How you will make an impact:• Drive technical engagement with prospective and existing customers to understand business challenges and translate them into differentiated networking solutions • Deliver compelling technical presentations, demonstrations, and proofs of concept across Ciena's portfolio, aligned to customer objectives • Partner closely with sales leadership to develop account strategies, identify growth opportunities, and support revenue expansion • Lead deep technical discussions and solution design, addressing customer requirements with clarity and confidence • Act as a trusted technical advisor, building long-term relationships with key customer stakeholders • Resolve complex technical challenges throughout the pre-sales lifecycle with a structured, consultative approach • Maintain deep awareness of market trends, competitor solutions, and Ciena's product roadmapThe must haves:• 8+ years of experience in technical pre-sales, systems engineering, or a related role within the telecommunications or networking industry • Proven expertise in optical networking, packet networking, and software-defined networking (SDN) • Strong customer-facing communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences • Demonstrated success delivering high-impact technical presentations and solution demonstrations • Solid understanding of the technical sales cycle and customer acquisition strategies • Strong problem-solving skills with a methodical, analytical approach • Ability to influence technical decision-making and align solutions to customer and business needsNice to haves:• Experience supporting UK service provider or large enterprise customers • Background in leading or supporting technical negotiations • Exposure to automation, network management, or analytics-driven networking solutions • Experience delivering customer or partner technical training sessions • Familiarity with multi-vendor networking environments • Comfort working in complex, matrixed sales organizations 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.If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require. Our workplace experienceWe prioritize growth, wellbeing, and recognition for our teams. about how we work together, support one another, and reward our people.
