Optical Networks Product Security Architect

Ottawa
Full-time
$121,900 - $194,700
Posted Nov 13, 2026

Job description

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena builds the critical infrastructure powering the AI era. We’re a technology company shaping the future of networking, guided by innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Through development opportunities, meaningful work, and flexibility, Ciena supports growth and well-being—on and off the job. Connect with a career that matters.

The Systems Security Architect strengthens security across Ciena optical networking products by embedding secure architecture and Secure Software Development Lifecycle practices from design through operations. This role shapes product security requirements, testing, governance, vulnerability management, and secure-by-design implementation while partnering with cross-functional teams on the existing portfolio and next-generation products.

How you will make an impact:

•Define high-level product security requirements and security architecture standards for applicable products.

•Guide security feature design, design reviews, prioritization, roadmaps, customer escalations, and responses to security content in RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.

•Partner with design architects, Product Line Management, Security Product Line Management, and Product Verification to implement and evolve Secure Software Development Lifecycle practices.

•Determine appropriate Dynamic Application Security Testing coverage and investigate improvements such as API and binary scanning.

•Lead Static Application Security Testing targets and coverage, and review new and existing free and open-source and commercial software for security vulnerabilities and upgrade recommendations.

•Lead vulnerability triage and mitigation, coordinate responses and security advisories for externally reported vulnerabilities, and define compliance requirements for secure-by-default and secure-by-design policies.

The must haves:

•Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

•Knowledge of networking protocols, software technologies, and architectures.

•Application of Software Development Lifecycle methodologies and security frameworks.

•Knowledge of vulnerability management, security testing tools, secure coding principles, and threat modelling.

•Background in embedded and application software development, testing and validation, and hardware and software integration.

•Problem-solving and analytical skills applied to critical analysis and solution development.

•Communication, collaboration, independent work, multitasking, and task prioritization in cross-functional, deadline-driven environments.

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Pay Range: The annual pay range for this position is $121,900 - $194,700 CAD.

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.

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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