United States onlyAs 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.
Are you ready to lead the operational excellence of enterprise applications and drive the reliability, scalability, and performance of critical systems?
Ciena is seeking an accomplished Manager, Service Reliability Engineering to oversee production support for a diverse portfolio of applications, including Salesforce, Oracle EBS, Mulesoft, Oracle Integration Cloud, ServiceNow, OTM, GTM, and custom solutions. In this strategic leadership role, you will guide a high-performing team, collaborate across departments, and champion innovation and continuous improvement in application support processes.
How You Will Contribute:
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing Application Support team focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Define and implement strategic goals for the team, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and business needs.
Design, implement, and manage robust infrastructure solutions to ensure scalability and reliability of critical systems.
Establish proactive monitoring strategies to identify and address issues before they impact users.
Lead incident response efforts during service disruptions, ensuring swift resolution and clear communication.
Drive root cause analysis for system failures and implement long-term solutions to enhance reliability.
Champion automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual interventions.
Identify opportunities for innovation, applying cutting-edge technologies to enhance system reliability and user experience.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align reliability goals and integrate best practices across the software lifecycle.
Ensure comprehensive system documentation to support efficient troubleshooting and knowledge sharing.
The Must Haves:
Proven experience managing highly available systems, including cloud-based infrastructure.
Deep knowledge of system performance optimization, troubleshooting methodologies, and industry best practices.
Proficiency in programming and scripting for automation.
Familiarity with monitoring tools, incident management platforms, and metrics analysis.
Solid understanding of cloud platforms, databases, CI/CD pipelines, distributed systems, and security protocols.
Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders and cross-functional teams effectively.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams in high-pressure situations with methodical problem-solving approaches.
Analytical mindset to interpret data and metrics for informed decision-making.
Proactive ownership to identify opportunities for improvement and anticipate challenges.
Systemic thinking to design resilient solutions with long-term sustainability.
The Assets:
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Certifications in cloud platforms or IT service management.
Experience with enterprise-level applications and large-scale systems.
Pay Range:
USD: $119,400.00 - $190,700.00
CDN: $107,800.00 - $172,200.00
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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