Immediate Openings:

Software Engineer: Test Automation System Developer

Department: QA/Development
Location: Alpharetta, GA

Description
AirDefense is the leading provider of wireless security appliances.  The AirDefense Enterprise product is a state of the art Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS).  Our Quality Assurance team builds advanced testing systems, simulates wireless attacks, and verifies wireless security applications.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to design an automated test system for the AirDefense Enterprise product. This testing system will drive the testing of the key capabilities of the WIPS system and generate a report summarizing the results of each test case. Tests will generate wireless traffic and verify the corresponding WIPS threat detection capability.  The breadth of test automation and verification systems will grow to include a variety of wireless applications.

Requirements

• C/C++ Development including the use of Make/Source Control Systems
• Scripting Languages such as  Perl, Tickle, & Linux Shell
• Internet Protocol Suite (HTTP/HTTPS, TCP/IP, Ping, TraceRoute, Routing, etc); Ethernet; Strong networking skills
• POP3/SMTP Email Client
• Debugging experience with sniffers and packet analyzers
• Background in building an automated test system from ground up
• Java, SOAP and XML experience also a plus

Key competencies required:

• BS degree or higher
• At least 3-5 years in Development
• At least 3-5 years in developing Test Automation Tools
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills; Work well across departments
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Self starter, takes initiative, identifies and completes tasks; Goal driven
• Professional with ability to properly handle confidential information
• Ability to work and thrive  in a team environment
• Wireless experience (802.11) a plus
• Security experience a plus

Software Engineer

Department: Server Development
Location: Alpharetta, GA

Responsibilities
AirDefense is the leading provider of wireless security appliances.  The Enterprise Server Team develops a scalable, security platform processing wireless network data for intrusion prevention and other wireless applications.  You will be responsible for architecture, design, implementation, defect resolution and software maintenance.  This is an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and a strong, successful team.

Requirements

• Very strong object oriented design and development skills. 
• Experience coding in c/c++, Java and other technologies.
• Experience developing large, maintainable software product architectures. 
• Strong software design, profiling and verification skills.
• Deep understanding of the concepts behind solid software design:  Abstraction, Modularity, Design Patterns, Representation Invariants, etc.
• Networking, wireless, and/or security experience or knowledge preferred.
• Work experience through complete software project delivery cycles.

Key Competencies Required

• BS degree or higher strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Self starter, takes initiative, identifies and completes tasks; Goal driven
• Professional with ability to properly handle confidential information
• Ability to work and thrive  in a team environment

Regional Sales Manager

Reports to the Vice President of Sales

AirDefense, the innovator and market leader in anytime, anywhere wireless security solutions, seeks a talented, dynamic Sales professional to be our voice to the world. The Regional Sales Manger will be responsible for product sales for medium and large commercial customers. Includes managing the full sales cycle for new customers, taking full responsibility for customer satisfaction, managing client expectations, and growing revenue.

Responsibilities
The Regional Sales Manger will be responsible for product sales for medium and large commercial customers. Includes managing the full sales cycle for new customers, taking full responsibility for customer satisfaction, managing client expectations, and growing revenue.

Requirements

• 7-10 years in internet technology, IT security or related field, with previous business development experience ($2m-$5m quota) preferred
  
• Proven troubleshooting experience with challenging client issues
• Knowledge of Wireless 802.11 standards and technology
• We are seeking a sales “hunter”
  

Education Requirements:
Bachelors or graduate degree from four year college or university in Business, Marketing, Engineering or a related discipline required.

MUST have an extensive rolodex in your market!

Technical (Customer) Support Engineer

Location: Alpharetta, GA

AirDefense is currently seeking a talented, dynamic Customer Support Engineer.  This position will be a key member of a growing Customer Support center for AirDefense's wireless security software.  It will initially provide all levels of support for AirDefense's products. As more products are deployed and product offerings expanded, qualified CSE's will have the opportunity to grow with the company and assume roles of increasing responsibility in the Customer Support Center.

Performance Standards:    
CSE's will acquire and maintain a thorough knowledge of AirDefense's products and their application, as well as general wireless security and network technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with problem definition and resolution with AirDefense products.
• Keep reliable records of all customer calls, problems, and resolutions.
• Monitor deployed systems and collect performance data.
• Assist customers with configuration and deployment of AirDefense products.
  

Requirements

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to effectively provide customer service.
• Ability to effectively explain complicated technical information to people with less technical knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems independently, effectively leveraging provided tools.
• Ability to effectively document issues and resolutions.
• Some experience with a UNIX-variant operating system required.
• Knowledge of how WLAN (802.11) security systems and protocols work a plus.
• Knowledge of network configuration and components (firewalls, routers, etc.) required.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Education Requirements:
Minimum of a 2 year degree

Experience:

• 2-3 years experience in providing level 3 technical support.
• 2-3 years experience in network related technologies.
• 1 year experience in UNIX-variant OS administration.

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Wireless Security Sales Engineer

Department: Sales
Location: NY(metro area)

AirDefense, provider of the market-leading wireless network security product, is seeking technical sales engineers to call on Fortune 1000 companies. As an integral part of the sales team you will evaluate enterprise wireless networks and develop security strategies and proposals that utilize AirDefense products, helping these companies realize the value and return on investment that AirDefense provides to our current portfolio of customers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Sales Engineering experience preferred.
• Provide technical presentations, proposals; develop tactical and strategic implementation solutions.
• Strong background in network security, network protocols, and/or 802.11 standards.
• Position requires 50% travel throughout region.
• BS degree or higher preferred.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills

Characteristics

Professional, organized, aggressive, driven, goal-oriented

How to apply
Send resume, cover letter including salary history, and job title to our email or our regular mail address.

Email
CareersAirDefense.net

Mail
AirDefense Careers
4800 North Point Parkway
Suite 100
Alpharetta, GA 30022

AirDefense is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran's status, or disabilities.