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| Company: |
Research In Motion |
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| Job Title: |
Data Network Systems Developer |
| Job category: |
Information Technology |
| Job Location: |
Waterloo - Ontario - Canada |
| Job Reference Number: |
0901157 |
| Job Description: |
Data Network Systems Developer - 0901157
Description
Research In Motion Limited® (RIM)® is a world leader in the mobile communications market and has a history of developing breakthrough wireless solutions. RIM`s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies is used by thousands of organizations around the world and includes the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools and software/hardware licensing agreements. RIM is seeking driven individuals who can take our wireless data products to the next level in the global wireless market. Are you ready to make a difference in the world of mobile communications with Rim?
Position Summary
In this position you will join a team of professionals responsible for designing, deploying, and supporting the systems of the core network service infrastructure. Applications will include Authentication, DNS, and NTP, residing in a heterogeneous environment comprised of servers and appliances running Windows and UNIX/Linux.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will lead the investigation of new architectures aimed to increase resiliency and efficiency, and will be responsible for testing and certifying new technologies both from a functional and capacity standpoint. The successful candidate will be a technical prime in resolving and documenting service incidents, will create and execute detailed implementation plans within scheduled maintenance windows, will conduct knowledge transfer sessions with internal customers, and will ensure all necessary support documentation is created and kept accurate.
Support of these mission critical systems will require maintenance work to be performed in off-peak windows and participation in a 24x7 on-call rotation schedule. Travel may be required from time to time.
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Skills Required:: |
Qualifications
Essential Skills And Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years of system administration experience in a fast paced, multifaceted environment
• In-depth understanding of Linux-based servers, including deploying and maintaining in a mission-critical environment; RedHat or SUSE knowledge preferred
• Strong understanding of DNS systems (BIND preferred); past experience with NTP, Syslog, NFS, and other standard network services
• Extensive experience writing bash- and Perl-based shell scripts, and using a CVS-based revision control system
• Experience with enterprise-class monitoring tools
• Experience completing product comparisons and evaluations, including functional and load testing, and interacting with vendors
• Demonstrated experience in system performance management techniques and performance-related system level tuning to meet `best practices`
• Ability and motivation to learn new technologies quickly and with minimal support and guidance; ability to meet deadlines and work either autonomously or in a group
• Capable of reacting quickly to problems and following established procedures to implement solutions; experience with proactive problem management
• Able to handle stressful situations with a level-headed approach and make extensive use of available resources
• Strong and effective interpersonal skills, and excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Proficient with Windows, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Visio
• General understanding of network principles and devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers
• Bachelor degree in information technology, a related field, or equivalent experience in conjunction with industry certification (Systems Admin certifications preferred)
• Willingness to provide support in a mission-critical 24x7 operational environment, participating in an on-call rotation and performing scheduled maintenance
Additional Assets
• Experience working with php/mysql based interfaces
• Experience working with Windows-based systems and imaging techniques
• A background in ITIL processes
• Prior experience with Remedy and Livelink
• Past systems administration experience within an ISP environment preferred
If you`re driven to take wireless technologies to the next level, it`s time you join the team at RIM. We offer a challenging environment that fosters creativity and rewards excellence. Employees also have use of our award winning BlackBerry!
© 2009 Research In Motion Limited. All Rights Reserved. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, BlackBerry, "Always On, Always Connected" and the "envelope in motion" symbol are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries.
Research In Motion is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job: Information Technology
Primary Location: Canada-Waterloo
Organization: Data Networks Infrastructure Develop.
Schedule :Full-time
Hire Type* :Experienced (Regular)
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Language Requirements: |
English-Very Good |
| Employment Type: |
Full Time |
| Yearly Salary: |
Unspecified |
| Posting Date: |
2009-09-29 |
| Level of Education: |
Unspecified |
| Years of Work Experience: |
5 to 7 Years |
| Company: |
Research In Motion |
| Contact Name: |
Research In Motion |
| Preferred Method of Contact: |
E-mail |
| Preferred Language of Resume/Application: |
English |
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