Application Support Engineer, Service Reliability Engineering

Ciena•Remote-Canada-Ontario, ON

1d•CA$78,500 - CA$125,500

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Proven experience managing and maintaining highly-available systems, including cloud-based infrastructure.
Proficiency in programming to automate repetitive tasks and reduce manual effort.
Solid understanding of monitoring tools, incident management platforms, and metrics analysis.
Deep knowledge of system performance optimization, troubleshooting methodologies, cloud platforms, databases, CI/CD, distributed systems, and security best practices.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) to effectively collaborate across cross-functional teams.
Analytical mindset for interpreting data, metrics, and patterns to make informed decisions and predict future issues.
Ability to view interconnected systems holistically, anticipating the broader impact of changes and designing for resilience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Salesforce, Oracle, Mulesoft, Oracle Integration Cloud, ServiceNow, and custom-built solutions.
Familiarity with cutting-edge technologies and operational practices to drive continuous improvement.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in high-pressure situations with a calm, methodical approach to problem-solving.
Knowledge of systemic thinking to anticipate interconnected system impacts and design for resilience.
Ownership mindset to proactively identify potential problems and areas for improvement before user impact.

Responsibilities

Design and manage robust infrastructure solutions to ensure the reliability and scalability of critical systems.
Proactively monitor system health using performance metrics and automated tools to detect and address potential issues.
Lead incident management efforts during service disruptions, ensuring swift resolution and minimal downtime.
Analyze root causes of system failures and implement long-term solutions to enhance system reliability.
Develop scripts and tools to automate repetitive tasks, improving operational efficiency and reducing manual interventions.
Collaborate with development teams to align on reliability goals and integrate best practices into software design and deployment.
Maintain comprehensive system documentation to support efficient troubleshooting and knowledge sharing.