it administrator

2 weeks ago

Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India Good Shepherd International School Full time US$ 90,000 - US$ 1,20,000 per year
Job Information

Date Opened

08/20/2025

Job Type

Full time

Industry

Education

Work Experience

5+ years

Salary

open

City

ooty

State/Province

Tamil Nadu

Country

India

Zip/Postal Code

643004

About Us

The Good Shepherd International School, India's best fully residential, international co-educational school, was founded by the late Dr. P.C. Thomas and Mrs. Elsamma Thomas in the year 1977. Originally known as the Good Shepherd Public School, it became an International School of the highest caliber of learning in the year 1995. Dr. P.C. Thomas and his wife Elsamma Thomas both started their careers as teachers themselves, which fostered their vision and goal to create the best educational institution in which a child can learn and grow.

Job Description
Job Title: IT Administrator

Location: Good Shepherd International School, Ooty

Department: Information Technology

Reports To: IT Manager

Job Purpose

The IT Administrator will be responsible for managing and maintaining the school's IT infrastructure, including servers, hardware systems, and networking solutions. The role ensures smooth operation, security, and availability of all IT services, supporting both academic and administrative functions of the school.

Key Responsibilities

1. Server Management

  • Install, configure, and maintain servers (Windows/Linux).
  • Monitor server performance and optimize usage.
  • Implement regular backup and disaster recovery processes.
  • Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
  • Ensure data security and system integrity.

2. Hardware Management

  • Maintain and troubleshoot desktops, laptops, printers, projectors, and other IT equipment.
  • Conduct preventive maintenance and upgrades on hardware.
  • Manage IT asset inventory and procurement planning.
  • Ensure smooth functioning of classroom and office IT equipment.

3. Networking Management

  • Configure and maintain LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi networks, and firewalls.
  • Troubleshoot network connectivity issues.
  • Monitor bandwidth usage and ensure efficient internet distribution.
  • Implement network security policies and antivirus solutions.
  • Coordinate with vendors/ISPs for network and system support.

4. IT Support & Documentation

  • Provide technical support to staff and students.
  • Document IT procedures, troubleshooting guides, and maintenance logs.
  • Train end-users on IT best practices and safe usage.
Qualifications & Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Proven experience as IT Administrator / System Administrator.
  • Strong knowledge of servers, networking protocols, and hardware troubleshooting.
  • Hands-on experience with firewalls, routers, switches, and Wi-Fi management.
  • Familiarity with data backup, security, and disaster recovery systems.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and time-management skills.
Benefits & Other Details
  • Single Accommodation Provided
  • Food Provided by the School
  • Immediate Joiners Preferred
  • Full-time, on-campus role.
  • May require occasional weekend/holiday support for critical IT maintenance.