About the role
The System Administrator is
responsible for the day-to-day reliability, security, and maintenance of the
school's IT infrastructure, CCTV surveillance systems, and school-management
software. The role ensures smooth technology operations across classrooms and
offices, safeguards sensitive systems (including the server room and Cambridge
examination areas), and provides timely technical support to staff.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. CCTV & Surveillance
•Monitor all CCTV cameras daily to
ensure they are live, correctly positioned, and recording without interruption,
and sign the records.
•Rename, label, and organise CCTV
camera feeds according to their physical location for quick identification
during review or incident investigation.
•Coordinate camera repair,
repositioning, or replacement with vendors when faults are identified.
2. I.C.T Maintenance & Management
•Diagnose
and resolve issues relating to CCTV systems, desktops/laptops, interactive
panels, printers, and network connectivity, and check warranty status before
initiating any repair, replacement, or vendor service request.
•Maintain
an up-to-date IT asset inventory, including unique asset IDs, allocation,
location, physical condition, and operational status of all IT equipment.
•Manage
IT asset allocation and access for new joiners, including device issuance,
account creation, and configuration, and ensure proper asset return and
handover during employee exits
3. School Software Management
•Maintain and safeguard authorised
login credentials for all software platforms used by the organisation
•Manage data entry and updates in the
Digital Admin Tool and other school software, resolve basic technical issues,
and coordinate with respective software vendors for complex issues, following
up until resolution and keeping stakeholders informed of progress.
4. IT Security & Access
Management
•Monitor firewall logs and activity to
identify potential security threats or network intrusions.
•Install, update, and maintain
antivirus software and endpoint security policies across all systems and
laptops.
•Draft, update, and enforce IT
security policies covering password standards, data access, and acceptable use.
•Create and manage authorised user accounts
and review system access and permission levels on a regular basis to prevent
unauthorised access.
5. Cambridge Exams & Security
•Prepare and support all IT and
technical requirements for Cambridge examinations well ahead of scheduled
dates.
•Verify that CCTV cameras covering the
Strong Room and all examination areas are live, correctly angled, and recording
throughout the exam period.
•Maintain secure, tamper-proof
recordings and backups for the duration of examinations, per board
requirements.
•Continuously monitor Strong Room
surveillance and immediately report any security or technical concern to the
Examination Cell and management.
•Restrict and verify authorised access
to examination-related systems, recordings, and IT equipment at all times.
Requirements
Diploma or Degree in IT, Computer Science or a related field.
1-2 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of CCTV systems, computer hardware and networking.
Basic knowledge of firewalls, antivirus and IT security.
Experience in maintaining IT assets and school software.
Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain records and handle confidential information.
School experience will be an added advantage.
Candidates from Kanchipuram and nearby areas preferred.