16 System Administrator 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 & 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.

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.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Other and Information Technology
• Industries Banking and Financial Services

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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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Main Skills:

1. Good knowledge and experience in Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy management, and Azure AD.
2. Install, configure, and deploy Microsoft Windows servers in physical and virtual machines.
3. Windows server issues troubleshooting and PowerShell skills.
4. Good knowledge and experience in configuring and deploying AWS compute resources.
5. Understand PKI infrastructure and Microsoft certificate authority services.
6. Monitor the health and utilization of servers and cloud resources.
7. Good knowledge and experience in backup solutions (preferred Veeam).
8. Good knowledge and experience in O365 (Exchange Online, MS Teams, OneDrive).

Certification:
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent.

Experience:
Minimum five (5) years of hands-on experience in the same field.

Candidates with a valid Bahraini driving license preferred.
Interested candidates can send their CVs to .

Manage and troubleshoot network switching and routing using GUI and CLI.

Manage and troubleshoot corporate WIFI.

Perform Network Operations, administration, and monitoring (NOC).

Excellent understanding of UTP/STP, Single mode and Multi-mode fiber optic cable (SMF/MMF).

Understanding of MPLS, Microwave, SD-WAN, and internet technologies.

Candidate with a valid Bahraini Driving license preferred.

Experience required: 5+ years.

• Ensuring data security and system integrity.
• Managing IT infrastructure and systems.
• Developing, testing, and deploying software applications.
• Collaborating with development and operations teams.

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• 3+ years of experience in software development or IT support.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#) or network administration.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software applications or IT solutions.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot hardware/software issues.
• Manage and maintain network infrastructure and systems security.
• Collaborate with development teams on project requirements and timelines.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Continuously seek opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.
• Effectively manage time and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a relevant IT/Software role.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#) or specific IT systems (e.g., Cisco, Microsoft Servers).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA, CCNA, AWS) are highly desirable.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving work environment.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging projects.
• Health insurance and paid time off.

1. Performing or assisting in the engineering, installation, operation, and maintenance of core IP infrastructure and network in accord with established procedures facilitating effective operations and smooth network availability.
2. Designing, implementing and executing the set plans for networks and cabling as per the Organization’s business requirements.
3. Monitoring the working of various aspects of network connectivity, servers and telephone systems ensuring smooth operation and rectifying any problems or incorrect usage.
4. Ensuring that comprehensive monitoring of all mission critical network infrastructure components, including network protocol, is done according to prescribed frequencies.
5. Ensuring that built-in failover capabilities are implemented in the network systems to achieve non-stop work of critical network infrastructure components.
6. Ensuring incident and problem case logs are handled appropriately and their association with network infrastructure components are reviewed diligently.
7. Ensuring that all available data from the network monitoring tools is used to determine where bandwidth capacity adjustments need to be made to proactively support business needs.
8. Handling network administration e.g. network address assignment, assignment of routing protocols and routing table configuration as well as configuring of authentication and authorization – directory services.
9. Keeping up to date with the latest tools and utilities.
10. Performing the creation, modification and deletion of user accounts in different systems (exclusive of the users applications).
11. Carrying out the defined network administration duties using the available tools in order to allow user access to the system through domain or exchange servers and facilitate effective system operations in accord with established guidelines and protocols.
12. Knowledge in working on the below systems:
    
    1. VMware
    2. Cisco
    3. AWS
    4. Microsoft 365
    5. Azure
    6. Exchange
    7. Active Directory
    8. SharePoint
13. Certified in the below:
    
    1. CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate
    2. PCNSE – Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer
    3. Fortinet - Fortinet Certified Fundamentals in Cybersecurity
    4. Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
    5. Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
    6. AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate
    7. AWS Certified Security – Specialty
    8. CompTIA Security +
14. Implementing security devices and applications to monitor and reviewing network, servers, and applications to ensure adherence to central information security guidelines.
15. Contributing to the implementation of an effective and robust control, backup, virus defense and security systems to safeguard and protect all network operations and ensure the reliability and integrity of data.
16. Running different types of utilities ensuring network security from viruses and hackers in accord with established policies and procedures.
17. Preparing and recommending the required network related purchase orders for timely replenishment as well as equipment and software solutions for stated needs.
18. Researching and recommending equipment and software solutions for stated needs.
19. Recommending the appropriate vendors and work closely with selected parties ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness in the provided solution.
20. Monitoring the technical support provided by vendors ensuring that they are providing the Organization with an efficient and effective service.
21. Coordinating with the Organization’s IT users to understand and assess the overall system requirements in order to establish and communicate priorities for hardware upgrades deployments in accordance with changing business needs.
22. Conducting user training and updating user manuals to ensure that the end-users acquire the knowledge and skills needed to operate the enhanced IT Infrastructure.
23. Deploying the defined new installations and upgrading of hardware, and identifying faults prior to informing the respective vendors or related Organizations IT parties in order to resolve issues in a timely manner and thus facilitate uninterrupted operation.
24. Installing, configuring and monitoring installed hardware as per defined procedures and accurately identifying and reporting hardware faults to the concerned Organizations personnel to take immediate action and resolve the problem at the earliest.
25. Administering server storage capacity, monitoring data collisions and system processes and patches, and rectifying issues ensuring that they are ready and correctly deployed.
26. Participating and testing the efficiency of disaster recovery procedures so that they can be reinstated in a timely and integral manner without any loss of data in the event of a disaster scenario.
27. Providing first level technical assistance facilitating smooth running of IT operations at all times and maintaining uninterrupted flow of work.
28. Carrying out IT help desk work within the department procedures ensuring consistency of service to users.
29. Supporting users in the use of computer equipment by the provisioning of expert advice, training and resolution of their problems, escalating the problem to the relevant Organization parties when the answer is not readily available.
30. Providing proactive and reactive support on premises and remote support for immediately resolving any of the Organization end user problems.
31. Administering the database, monitoring database performance and server hardware, performing restore, database tune up to increase efficiency and response time.
32. Monitoring and fine-tuning the performance of databases (including troubleshooting).
33. Performing daily, weekly and monthly maintenance/back-up of the databases and ensuring reliability/recoverability of information in the database to ensure operational continuity.