Description

Company: Research In Motion

Job category: Telecommunications

Job Description: Database Administrator BlackBerry Service Technology Research In Motion

Location: Bellevue, WA

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 Database Administrator, BlackBerry Service Technology, supports a host of RDMS systems employed in the BlackBerry Operation`s infrastructure. Working closely with our Development, Testing, Storage Operations and UNIX Platform Systems Administration teams, the Database Administrator delivers best in class 7x24 operational support and proactive, robust design for our mission critical databases.

Research In Motion is experiencing tremendous growth in the regions and expanding its operational capabilities. This individual contributor uses his/her extensive background to provide technical guidance catering to the design, development and architecture of the production database infrastructure in a team environment.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate`s responsibilities will include:
* Accountable for supporting the ongoing, 7x24 database systems, including maintaining system availability, improving performance, and assisting in change and new system design and deployment
* Performs design and architecture work where applicable as per application requirements
* Support a regional environment with other DBA teams across the globe
* Self starter and motivator with high performance objectives that aligns with the BlackBerry long term strategic objectives and the goals of Rim
* Be an expert in the Relational database technology especially Oracle platform hosted on HP-UX operating environment
* Participate and assist in the development life cycle of initiatives

Highlights

Stipend within first 3 months with further job employment.

Qualifications

Skills Required: Essential Skills And Qualifications
* Technical aptitude and business acumen with a consultative approach to solution selling
* Entrepreneur spirit with strong planning and project execution skills
* Demonstrated ability to proactively build and manage relationships
* Ability to coach and lead in the database technical domain in a collaborative approach
* Excellent technical skills with strong analytical and diagnostics background
* Relevant experience as a technology consultant in the database area
* Relevant experience working in large Enterprise IT Organizations (eg. Infrastructure, Operations Support and Administration, Database Production Support)
* Strong organization and time management skills
* Ability to draw on technical skills based on experience and resolve issues
* Ability to use metric in an operation environment to suggest and implement continuous improvement
* Act as a steward for the database services team globally
* Ability to thrive in a challenging and high pressure environment
* Quick learner and a high energy to drive results
* Bachelor Degree in IT/Software/MIS is minimum education requirement
* Technical Qualifications

Language Requirements:
* English must be very good

Job/Intern Types

• Business Admin, Management
• Computer Science
• Information Systems

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Euro 745+

Program Fees Include:

* Internship
* Language training
* Accommodation
* Registration
* Activities and Social Events
* Transportation
* Excursions

Salary/Pay

stipend available

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Year Founded

2007