The International School of Choueifat - City of 6 October
IT Administrator
Muharraq, BahrainPosted today
- Salary
- AED 117k–175k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Senior
- Field
- Engineering & Technology
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
• Search • Jobs • Locations • SABIS® Corporate Website IT Administrator Job Number EGYPT00394 Job Type Non-Teaching School / Entity Name The International School of Choueifat, 6 October Department Administration About SABIS® SABIS® is a global education network that has an active presence in 21 countries on five continents and educates students in both the private and public sectors. SABIS® schools implement the proven, proprietary SABIS® Educational System, which has been developed and refined for over 140 years. All students in the SABIS® Network benefit from a long tradition of excellence in education, a reputation that is rooted in a well-developed philosophy that seeks to provide students with a top-quality education that prepares them to meet the challenges of a changing world. For more information about the SABIS® Network, visit: www.sabis.net. Job Purpose The IT Administrator manages & own school-wide IT systems, networks, and services, ensuring reliable operation while supporting SABIS applications when required in small schools. Key Responsibilities • Ensuring compliance with all security and infrastructure standards (including backups, firewall security, Windows updates, etc.) as per SABIS® policies, in coordination with the regional IT Team and SABIS® HQ IT Infrastructure/Security teams • Setting up, and configuring necessary hardware and network components (servers, cabinets, switches, Wi-Fi, and other equipment) • Maintaining network infrastructure, data integrity, and backups • Ensuring data center equipment, such as servers and network devices, are up-to-date with firmware and patches • Addressing and resolving faults within the school system (Wi-Fi, network, Internet, servers, etc.) • Performing other related tasks as they arise and as delegated by the Management • Providing ongoing technical support to all school users • Procuring, setting up, and configuring necessary hardware components (workstations, thin clients, laptops, Smart Boards, tablets, and other equipment) • Supporting students and staff in using SABIS® solutions (SABIS® E-Books, the SABIS® Digital Platform, etc.) • Installing and deploying new SABIS® software applications and updates, ensuring proper usage by granting access rights, training end users, and providing support manuals for SABIS® and third-party IT solutions • Reporting any valid malfunctions and abnormalities in SABIS® application software and handling issues/requests through SABIS® Service Management • Performing administrative tasks such as training, planning, setting objectives, budgeting, and developing policies and procedures, while collaborating with the regional IT Team and SABIS® HQ • Accomplishes IT staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating • Operating (running and maintaining) the various SABIS® IT software and solutions that are deployed in the school Ideal Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Computing, Computer Engineering, or their equivalent • English Proficient; Local language where applicable • A minimum of 6 years of experience in a relevant field • Advanced networking (LAN/WAN), Servers and Security & compliance • Cisco CCNA\MCITP or similar certificates are required • Linux experience is a plus • Technical Communication: Explains solutions in user-friendly language • Responsiveness: Acts promptly on support requests • Organizational Skills: Maintains structured documentation and inventory • Team Support & collaboration: Assists colleagues and shares knowledge • Continuous Learning: Keeps up with new tools and updates • Risk management: Identify and Escalate risks proactively Employment Requirements Must meet all employment requirements including, but not limited to, country and local education and certification requirements, reference checks, and criminal background checks. Additional details about this position will only be provided to short-listed candidates. SABIS® is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non – discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. Print Apply Online Share Back Terms & Conditions - Privacy Notice - Cookies Preferences - Site Map © 2026 SABIS® SABIS® - SABIS® Digital Platform
Requirements
Ideal Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Computing, Computer Engineering, or their equivalent • English Proficient; Local language where applicable • A minimum of 6 years of experience in a relevant field • Advanced networking (LAN/WAN), Servers and Security & compliance • Cisco CCNA/MCITP or similar certificates are required • Linux experience is a plus • Technical Communication: Explains solutions in user-friendly language • Responsiveness: Acts promptly on support requests • Organizational Skills: Maintains structured documentation and inventory • Team Support & collaboration: Assists colleagues and shares knowledge • Continuous Learning: Keeps up with new tools and updates • Risk management: Identify and Escalate risks proactively
Responsibilities
The IT Administrator manages & own school-wide IT systems, networks, and services, ensuring reliable operation while supporting SABIS applications when required in small schools. Key responsibilities include: ensuring compliance with security and infrastructure standards (backups, firewall security, Windows updates, etc.), setting up and configuring hardware and network components (servers, cabinets, switches, Wi-Fi, etc.), maintaining network infrastructure, data integrity, and backups, ensuring data center equipment is up-to-date with firmware and patches, addressing and resolving faults (Wi-Fi, network, Internet, servers, etc.), providing ongoing technical support to all school users, procuring and configuring hardware components (workstations, thin clients, laptops, Smart Boards, tablets, etc.), supporting SABIS solutions (SABIS E-Books, SABIS Digital Platform), installing and deploying SABIS software applications and updates with access rights and end-user training, reporting malfunctions through SABIS Service Management, performing administrative tasks (training, planning, budgeting, policy development), and operating the SABIS IT software and solutions deployed in the school.
Skills
- LAN/WAN networking
- Servers
- Security & compliance
- Cisco CCNA
- MCITP
- Linux
- Hardware procurement
- SABIS E-Books
- SABIS Digital Platform
- Windows updates
- Backup management
- Firewall security
- IT service management
- Technical documentation
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