Graduate Associate, GTS-Global Technical Support
Location
Bihar, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh | India
Job description
JOB SCOPE
Role : Graduate Associate, Global Technical Support
Provide system level pre & post-sales support for CIENAs Customer base. This includes testing, troubleshooting and remote technical support for CIENA products. Automating data collection and issue resolution using JavaScript and Python based scripting languages will be a key part of this role. A good understanding of the fiber optic transport and/or switching protocols is essential. Basic expertise in data communications protocols including Ethernet and IP networks is required.
Experience with Linux based systems would be beneficial. This position may also involve on-site day to day interaction with the customer concerning all aspects of network planning, deployment and technical network issues and design.
Specific Responsibilities
- Automate data collection and issue resolution
- Provide remote technical support on identified CIENA products 24x7 when required. On call duty includes evenings and weekends.
- Review with senior engineers issues found in the field and assist Communication with Design and Supply Chain on problems found
- Utilize debug tools as well as lab research to aid Customers technical problem. Recover information necessary to escalate the incident/issue to senior engineers. Escalation may eventually include Engineering/Design, Product/Project Management, Documentation, or Training
- Provide Customer feedback to Quality Assurance, Design, Product Management, Technical Publications and Training
- Contribute to publishing of MOP/ISB/FSB documents.
- Contribute to knowledgebase (KCS)
- Perform a Customer Lead Engineer roll for specific customers
- Resident Engineering functions on-site or remote
- Travel to customer sites and Ciena locations globally
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in technical field (e.g. Engineering, Computer Science) from a four-year college or university with zero to three years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience automating tasks using scripting languages such as JavaScript and Python
- Foundation knowledge of the operation of fiber optic transport and/or switching equipment.
- Preferably has experience in a technical support role with an equipment vendor in the Telco industry.
- Basic problem solving experience with OTN/SONET/SDH equipment, Carrier Ethernet equipment or associated fiber optic facilities.
Candidate Profile
- Proficiency with various office software applications including Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Excel
- Ability to analyze, trouble-shoot and resolve problems
- Motivated self-starter with excellent time management skills and an ability to work from broad guidelines with minimal supervision
- An understanding of transport and switching systems for telecommunications applications and Optical Networking
- Familiar with various types of test equipment for optical and protocol testing
- System level trouble shooting on fiber optic telecommunications transport and switching equipment.
- Good foundation knowledge of OTN, SONET/SDH/DWDM and Carrier Ethernet protocols, and a general understanding of other Switching/transport concepts are required.
- Knowledge of computers, data communications, Linux and IP network experience would be a benefit.
- Experience with network management systems would be beneficial
- Strong background in relationship building and Customer focus
- Team player
- Ability to deal with stressful situations
- Must have the ability to communicate in English language both verbal and written
ABOUT THE CLIENT/BENEFITS
Ciena® Corporation, the network specialist, expanded its global presence with the launch of a R&D centre located in Gurgaon, India. The 95,000 square foot facility is Ciena's first core research and development centre outside of North America, and is expected to employ more than 300 product development engineers within the next three years.
Ciena's Gurgaon R&D Centre will focus on technologies such as Storage Extension and Optical Transport, including ultra long-haul, long-haul, regional and metropolitan applications, as well as Multiservice Switching, Broadband Access and Network Management. The Gurgaon Centre will supplement and work collaboratively with Ciena's existing research and development organization in North America.
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