Job Description & How to Apply Below
As a Dev Ops
- Platform Automation Engineer within Blue Planet, a division of Ciena , this role advances the reliability and performance of critical upgrade activities across on‑premises and public cloud environments. The position strengthens seamless delivery of automation‑driven upgrade solutions that support Ciena's mission to build adaptive, resilient networks for customers worldwide.
Work Timings: UK-aligned shift ( 2:00 PM IST to 11:00 PM IST )
How You Will Make An Impact
Perform installation and upgrade execution for Blue Planet (BP) applications across on‑premises and Kubernetes environments
Implement upgrade strategies including in‑service software upgrade (ISSU) and canary deployment
Automate operational workflows using scripting and Python to optimize repeatable processes
Troubleshoot complex issues across application, Kubernetes, database, and infrastructure layers
Validate system health through post‑upgrade checks using observability and monitoring tools
Partner with UCoE, Dev Ops, Architecture, and Product teams to ensure smooth upgrade execution
Contribute to continuous improvement of upgrade frameworks and best practices
The Must Haves
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 Dev Ops practices
Strong diagnostic skills across infrastructure, applications, and containerized systems
Nice To Haves
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
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.
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