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Posted - 04/12/2009
Data Network Architect
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Data Network Service Architect 902269 Research In Motion/BlackBerry
Location Waterloo, ON
Full Time / Permanent
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
The Data Network Service Architect is responsible for analyzing and documenting the requirements of mission critical applications running on the global network infrastructure, and handing off those requirements to the network engineering teams for implementation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidates responsibilities will include
Act as a bridge between software and network groups, ensuring communication lines remain open and the network is primed to support new applications
Provide feedback to software development to ensure applications are developed to take full advantage of the networks capabilities
Work closely with network architects, application developers, and systems engineers to diagnose interaction issues between the network and application
Be involve in performance profiling of new applications
Utilize tools such as OPNET, Niksun, eHealth, and NetQoS to help understand communication flows and the impact various typical network impairments (latency, packet loss) could have on the application
Interface with application development teams to ensure network requirements are fully documented and network aspects are fully betted (e.g., failover, latency)
Perform detailed analysis of application flows and their network impact, and leverage tools (e.g., OPNET) to identify and diagnose application performance issues
Understand fully the capabilities and standards of the network infrastructure, and facilitate the design and testing required to augment those capabilities
Provide knowledge transfers to other data network members on applications the network will support, and ensure clean handoffs to Eng / Ops teams for deployment
Be a central point of contact for applications development teams into the data network organization, ensuring communication lines are open
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Post secondary education in Information Technology related field, or equivalent experience in conjunction with industry certification (Cisco certifications preferred)
Minimum 7 years of data network experience in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment, 3 of which working in a design / architectural capacity
Possess strong technical leadership that will be demonstrated consistently within the team, the company, and through interaction with our vendors and partners
Experience with equipment from vendors such as Cisco and F5, and mapping their capabilities to application needs
In-depth LAN and WAN knowledge, and their respective Layer-2 and Layer-3 protocols (Rapid-PVST, HSRP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, POS, etc.)
Extensive knowledge of firewall, load balancing, and general network security concepts (IDS / IPS, DDoS mitigation, NAC)
Experience determining network requirements for mission-critical distributed applications, including their Disaster Recovery considerations
Comprehensive understanding of MPLS and Multicast, including Multicast within a mVPN experience working on a core (P / PE) backbone preferred
Experience gathering and analyzing data with a network sniffer, and utilizing application performance analysis tools such as OPNET ACE
Strong and effective interpersonal skills comfortable delivering presentations to groups proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) excellent documentation skills
Motivated self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team ability to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities to meet business goals
Background in ITIL, ISO, CISSP, project management, or similar industry frameworks / methodologies considered an asset
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.
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