Careers at CipherOptics

• Write clear, accurate, and concise documentation for hardware and software network security products
• Execute documentation plans for simultaneous or overlapping projects, meeting targets for timeliness and quality
• Develop effective illustrations and other visual aids to clarify complex topics
• Tailor documentation for OEM customers
• Follow writing guidelines consistently and efficiently
• Demonstrate domain/technical knowledge of assigned product and market
• Attend and contribute to project team meetings

• Five years technical writing experience developing end-user documentation for software and hardware products, preferably networking or telecommunications products
• Excellent writing skills
• Demonstrated experience designing and organizing complex original documents
• Excellent interpersonal, organization, and analytical skills
• Solid working knowledge of FrameMaker
• Working knowledge of Mif2Go and FrameScript a plus
• Data networking and data security knowledge desirable
• BA or BS in Technical Communications, English, or Journalism, or equivalent experience

• Design kernel mode networking software for Solaris 10 platforms.
• Design kernel mode software for HP/UX and Windows server platforms.
• Integrate 3rd party IPSec stacks to work with CipherOptics' CipherEngine products.
• Develop and debug software providing unit tests for modules.
• Support development of system tests as needed.
• Assist customer support team on released products.
• Modify and debug changes to existing products.
• Support and review product documentation.

• Strong Object Oriented SW Engineering skills in Java, C++, and C.
• UNIX kernel mode driver experience.
• Demonstrated IP networking experience.
• Familiarity with security a plus, specifically IPsec protocols.
• BS / MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience.

• Become very proficient in the feature/function, design, and use of all CipherOptics' products
• Work with the sales account manager to plan an effective strategy for pursuing sales opportunities
• Work with prospects to define end user requirements
• Work with the CO Technical Services staff to design an effective solution for the customer
• Document the solution in a clear and concise way
• Present the solution to a highly technical audience.
• Configure and Install our solution in the customer's environment.
• Train the customer in the use of CO technology
• From time-to-time be on call for post-sales support duties.

• Good knowledge of IP and layer 2 networking
• Knowledge of IP security is a plus
• At least 2 years in a customer-facing technical sales role
• Excellent written and verbal communication, listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
• BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree or its equivalent
• Certifications such as CISSP or CCNA would also be a plus

• Use scripting languages to develop automated test suites.
• Write scripts for traffic generators (Spirent SmartWindows andSpirentConnect)
• Develop and code smoke tests to integrate into the build process.
• Assist with manual and automated testing, bug isolation, and reporting
• Provide clear, detailed problem descriptions to engineers to aid in resolving issues
• Participate in cross-functional product teams.

• Solid foundation in software engineering principles
• Demonstrated capability with one or more programming languages
• Interest in networking and security, and quality assurance
• Familiarity with networking protocols a plus (e.g., TCP/IP, SNMP)
• Familiarity with network security and of IPsec and IKE protocols a plus
• BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree or its equivalent

• Actively participate on development teams. Write test plans and procedures, select test equipment, and develop test programs.
• Responsible for development and maintenance of both manual and automated testing, bug isolation and reporting
• Define and develop system verification, regression test software, and automated testing tools.
• Provide clear, detailed problem descriptions to engineers to aid in resolving issues
• Support and review product documentation.

• Experience using scripting languages to develop automated test suites
• Hands-on experience working with a broad range of networking devices, such as switches and routers, and knowledge of network infrastructure
• Familiarity with IP networking
• Strong analysis and trouble shooting skills
• Thorough understanding of regression, integration, interoperability, system level and stress/load test execution required.
• Experience with traffic generators and protocol analyzers, such as Spirent SmartBits
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of IPsec, IP and firewalls a plus
• BS / MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree or its equivalent
• Minimum 5 years related experience

• Embedded software development at the application / feature level, including design, code, debug, unit test, integration and support.
• Review design documentation
• Assist customer support team on released products.
• Modify and debug changes to existing products.

• Solid foundation in software engineering principles
• Demonstrated capability with one or more programming languages
• Familiarity with Object Oriented SW Engineering skills (Java and C++)
• Interest in networking and security
• Familiarity with networking protocols a plus (e.g., TCP/IP, SNMP)
• Familiarity with network security and of IPsec and IKE protocols a plus
• BS/MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree or its equivalent

• Design embedded software for network security devices at the application and feature level.
• Develop and debug software providing unit tests for modules.
• Support development of system tests as needed.
• Assist customer support team on released products.
• Modify and debug changes to existing products.
• Support and review product documentation.

• Strong Object Oriented SW Engineering skills in Java and C++
• RTOS experience with VxWorks, pSOS, or embedded Linux
• Demonstrated IP networking experience
• Familiarity with security a plus, specifically IPsec and IKE protocols
• BS / MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related degree or its equivalent
• Minimum 5 years related experience