7 IT Staff jobs in Bahrain

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Install and configure software and hardware
2. Manage network servers and technology tools
3. Set up accounts and workstations
4. Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements
5. Troubleshoot issues and outages
6. Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls
7. Upgrade systems with new releases and models
8. Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies
9. Create technical documentation, manuals, reports and IT policies

Skills required:

• Excellent communication skills
• Smart personality
• Troubleshooting
• Can do L1 support
• Vendor management
• Asset management

Qualifications: Minimum bachelor's degree in relevant field. Candidates with MCSA/MCSE will be given preference.

Bank ABC seeks to recruit a System Administrator and Automation Specialist in the Group Information Technology Department based in our Head Office in Bahrain.

Responsibilities of the role:
Reporting to the Automation Lead, the job holder will be responsible for the following:

• Manage all IT operations jobs like End of Days, Start of Days, File transfers etc. Via Control-M.
• Control-M application software Installation, Configuration, Deployment and upgrades.
• Advise on improving the way of working bringing an automation-based perspective, proactively suggesting areas of improvements.
• Ensure all the Control-M components are always designed and implemented with a High Availability concept and increasing overall process resiliency.
• Should be work with Operating System like Solaris, Linux, Aix and Windows.
• Scripting in various platforms and languages (powershell, bash etc.) to automate operations within Control-M jobs
• Install and manage Control-M modules i.e., Control-M for backups, Control-M for OS, Control-M for Database, Control M for applications.
• Installing Control-M Server, EM and Agents (Windows, Unix and Linux) along with monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Keep everything documented and all documents constantly up-to-date to let team aware of how procedures are running.
• Manage the complete Control-M infrastructure in the Bank like Installation, Upgrade, Configuration of Control-M Workload Automation tool version 8/9+/Future versions.
• Running all operation tasks on all Banking applications including Development, Test, UAT/SIT & Production environments.
• To the maximum extent automate the above operations and other tasks under Control-M
• Document all tasks configured under Control-M with contingency plan of running the above Jobs manually in case Control-M is not available.
• Utilize the full functionality available under Control-M to innovate and make better all the tasks running in GPH.
• Configure Reports on Control-M to report on all operations being performed under Control-M to higher management
• Enhance the reports available in Control-M or build Custom reports by using 3rd party tools like Crystal Report
• Integrate Control-M with Backup software to make backups part of End of Day Workflow
• Be part of operations team for smooth running of operations in GPH
• Be part of project team to automate tasks on new products
• Support any Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Test activities.
• Monitor the alerts and ensure service availability for 24x7 hours.
• Co-ordinate the patch / vulnerabilities management .
• Willing to work in shifts (8 hour shifts rotated weekly)

• 2-5 years of proven IT Operations related experiences with Unix/Linux & Windows System Administration experience, 2+ years programming experience with proficiency in Unix Shell (Korn, C, Bash) scripting
• A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Solid experience working as a Control-M Scheduler in a distributed environment of Windows/Linux/Solaris/AIX
• Knowledge of crystal report and other tools to generate customized report on end of day and other banking operations from Control-M
• Experience working in financial services, banking or other fast paced 24/7 regulated financial organizations
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong documentation and automation skills
• Excellent troubleshooting, root cause analysis and permanent problem resolution skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Data Center Operations experience in monitoring, incident handling and escalation for Control-M jobs
• Database knowledge Oracle/SQL, IT Certifications and other certification like ITIL, PMP etc.
• Experience on Hybrid Cloud environments and certifications on AWS or Azure.

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Bank ABC seeks to recruit a System Administrator & Automation Specialist in the Group Information Technology Department based in our Head Office, in Bahrain.

Responsibilities of the role:

Reporting to the Automation Lead, the job holder will be responsible for the following:

• Manage all IT operations jobs like End of Days, Start of Days, File transfers etc. Via Control-M.
• Control-M application software Installation, Configuration, Deployment and upgrades.
• Advise on improving the way of working bringing an automation-based perspective, proactively suggesting areas of improvements.
• Ensure all the Control-M components are always designed and implemented with a High Availability concept and increasing overall process resiliency.
• Should be work with Operating System like Solaris, Linux, Aix and Windows.
• Scripting in various platforms and languages (powershell, bash etc.) to automate operations within Control-M jobs
• Install and manage Control-M modules i.e., Control-M for backups, Control-M for OS, Control-M for Database, Control M for applications.
• Installing Control-M Server, EM and Agents (Windows, Unix and Linux) along with monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Keep everything documented and all documents constantly up-to-date to let team aware of how procedures are running.
• Manage the complete Control-M infrastructure in the Bank like Installation, Upgrade, Configuration of Control-M Workload Automation tool version 8/9+/Future versions.
• Running all operation tasks on all Banking applications including Development, Test, UAT/SIT & Production environments.
• To the maximum extent automate the above operations and other tasks under Control-M
• Document all tasks configured under Control-M with contingency plan of running the above Jobs manually in case Control-M is not available.
• Utilize the full functionality available under Control-M to innovate and make better all the tasks running in GPH.
• Configure Reports on Control-M to report on all operations being performed under Control-M to higher management
• Enhance the reports available in Control-M or build Custom reports by using 3rd party tools like Crystal Report
• Integrate Control-M with Backup software to make backups part of End of Day Workflow
• Be part of operations team for smooth running of operations in Group Processing Hub
• Be part of project team to automate tasks on new products
• Support any Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Test activities.
• Monitor the alerts and ensure service availability for 24x7 hours.
• Co-ordinate the patch / vulnerabilities management.
• Willing to work in shifts (8 hour shifts rotated weekly)

Areas of Knowledge, Qualification and Experience

• 2-5 years of proven IT Operations related experiences with Unix/Linux & Windows System Administration experience, 2+ years programming experience with proficiency in Unix Shell (Korn, C, Bash) scripting
• A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Solid experience working as a Control-M Scheduler in a distributed environment of Windows/Linux/Solaris/AIX
• Knowledge of crystal report and other tools to generate customized report on end of day and other banking operations from Control-M
• Experience working in financial services, banking or other fast paced 24/7 regulated financial organizations
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong documentation and automation skills
• Excellent troubleshooting, root cause analysis and permanent problem resolution skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Data Center Operations experience in monitoring, incident handling and escalation for Control-M jobs
• Database knowledge Oracle/SQL, IT Certifications and other certification like ITIL, PMP etc.
• Experience on Hybrid Cloud environments and certifications on AWS or Azure.

System Administrator & Automation Specialist Bank ABC Manama, Bahrain Apply now Posted 1 month ago Permanent Competitive System Administrator & Automation Specialist Bank ABC Manama, Bahrain Apply now

System Administrator & Automation Specialist

Bank ABC seeks to recruit a System Administrator and Automation Specialist in the Group Information Technology Department based in our Head Office in Bahrain.

Responsibilities of the role:
Reporting to the Automation Lead, the job holder will be responsible for the following:

• Manage all IT operations jobs like End of Days, Start of Days, File transfers etc. Via Control-M.
• Control-M application software Installation, Configuration, Deployment and upgrades.
• Advise on improving the way of working bringing an automation-based perspective, proactively suggesting areas of improvements.
• Ensure all the Control-M components are always designed and implemented with a High Availability concept and increasing overall process resiliency.
• Should be work with Operating System like Solaris, Linux, Aix and Windows.
• Scripting in various platforms and languages (powershell, bash etc.) to automate operations within Control-M jobs
• Install and manage Control-M modules i.e., Control-M for backups, Control-M for OS, Control-M for Database, Control M for applications.
• Installing Control-M Server, EM and Agents (Windows, Unix and Linux) along with monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Keep everything documented and all documents constantly up-to-date to let team aware of how procedures are running.
• Manage the complete Control-M infrastructure in the Bank like Installation, Upgrade, Configuration of Control-M Workload Automation tool version 8/9+/Future versions.
• Running all operation tasks on all Banking applications including Development, Test, UAT/SIT & Production environments.
• To the maximum extent automate the above operations and other tasks under Control-M
• Document all tasks configured under Control-M with contingency plan of running the above Jobs manually in case Control-M is not available.
• Utilize the full functionality available under Control-M to innovate and make better all the tasks running in GPH.
• Configure Reports on Control-M to report on all operations being performed under Control-M to higher management
• Enhance the reports available in Control-M or build Custom reports by using 3rd party tools like Crystal Report
• Integrate Control-M with Backup software to make backups part of End of Day Workflow
• Be part of operations team for smooth running of operations in GPH
• Be part of project team to automate tasks on new products
• Support any Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Test activities.
• Monitor the alerts and ensure service availability for 24x7 hours.
• Co-ordinate the patch / vulnerabilities management .
• Willing to work in shifts (8 hour shifts rotated weekly)

• 2-5 years of proven IT Operations related experiences with Unix/Linux & Windows System Administration experience, 2+ years programming experience with proficiency in Unix Shell (Korn, C, Bash) scripting
• A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Solid experience working as a Control-M Scheduler in a distributed environment of Windows/Linux/Solaris/AIX
• Knowledge of crystal report and other tools to generate customized report on end of day and other banking operations from Control-M
• Experience working in financial services, banking or other fast paced 24/7 regulated financial organizations
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong documentation and automation skills
• Excellent troubleshooting, root cause analysis and permanent problem resolution skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Data Center Operations experience in monitoring, incident handling and escalation for Control-M jobs
• Database knowledge Oracle/SQL, IT Certifications and other certification like ITIL, PMP etc.
• Experience on Hybrid Cloud environments and certifications on AWS or Azure.

Are you an IT Help Desk Support professional looking for a place where you can make a difference every day? Serco is the place for you! We have an exciting opportunity supporting the United States Navy and our CNIC N6 program at ISA Air Base, Bahrain .

CNIC Regional Offices enable improving operational performance and cost reductions through business process definition, analysis, and development of technical capabilities which automate processes or improve transparency for analytics and decision making.

In support of this effort the CNIC N6 IT Help Desk Support Engineer will be responsible for the below listed activities.

This position is contingentupon your ability to maintain/transfer your Secret Clearance

In this role you will:

• Manage/administer, track/inventory, test, maintain, replace and upgrade ELMR radios, its sub-components and peripherals, and its firmware.
• Provide installation, maintenance and troubleshooting support to the DBIDS systems and Electronic Security System (ESS) related transport/network systems.
• Address ELMR trouble tickets and troubleshoot issues with ELMR radios and DBIDS systems.
• Coordinate with facility personnel in developing, implementing, testing and troubleshooting facility related requirements in support of the ELMR radios and its peripherals, ELMR infrastructure, DBIDS and PSNet transport such as power, cooling, space, cable pathways and grounding.
• Coordinate and provide assistance to the DBIDS, ELMR infrastructure provider and ELMR transport provider to patch and upgrade infrastructure related ELMR and DBIDS systems, sub-systems, components and peripherals and ELMR transport systems.
• Provide the DBIDS and ELMR subject matter expertise to support in the DBIDS and ELMR infrastructure Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) certification process.
• Train DBIDS and ELMR radio operators and maintenance personnel regarding hazards of E3.
• Develop, edit and maintain the required ELMR system wide architecture, ELMR physical and logical diagrams, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Site Survey Reports, training documents and other documentation as applicable.
• Address, manage and resolve network and or domain user trouble calls or tickets.
• Provide assistance in the implementation, installation, maintenance and upgrades of Network and Domain and Telecom related support.
• Perform other IT related duties as assigned.

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To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An active DoD Secret security clearance
  • U.S Citizenship required
• An active DoD 8570 IAT level II complaint certification
• Must possess a valid U.S Passport
• A High School Diploma/GED
  • Or a Graduate degree and 2 years of relevant experience
  • Or a Doctorate degree and 1 year of relevant experience
• Minimum 8 years of experience in technical training related to Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related discipline
• IT related knowledge and experience particularly in configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting various ELMR radios such as APX, MCC, XTL, SRX radios, and KVL loaders
• Evidence of taking the Motorola ASTROR 25 IV&D System Overview and ASTROR 25 IV&D Radio System Administrator Workshop
• Experience with PSNet providing Tier 1 type of support
• Strong working knowledge and experience with Radio Frequency (RF) and ELMR
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Working knowledge and experience with WiFi, Wireless Access Points (WAP), wireless controllers, Ethernet cabling, and handheld scanners

Additional desired experience and skills:

• 8140 Intermediate Network Specialist baseline certification
• Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA) or similar certification
• ITIL Service Management Foundation certification

If you are interested in supporting and working with a passionate Serco team then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $67,889.77 to $113,149.62; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

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