IT Systems Administrator

The International School of Brussels (ISB) is a dynamic, inclusive learning organization committed to developing independent learners and international citizens. The school is a vibrant community in which students, teachers, staff and parents work together towards the achievement of our mission and goals.

Responsibilities

The IT Systems Administrator is a senior technician grade position. IT Systems Administrator is responsible for end-user support, workstation responsibilities of a PC technician, managing the ICT network infrastructure, training, guiding and managing the PC technicians.

Schedule

Full time job from Monday till Thursday, from 8 : 30 till 16 : 30, on Friday from 8 : 30 till 16 : 00.

Specific

The IT Systems Administrator is responsible for :

Key accountabilities

Execute job list as assigned on a daily basis.

Communicate status of jobs to the IT Coordinator on a daily basis.

Solve PC hardware and software problems quickly and completely.

Solve end-user problems quickly and completely.

Give appropriate levels of advice on compatibility of applications with existing systems, based on user requirements.

Network Infrastructure Management

Work with the IT Manager to plan network upgrades, to test and select new solutions.

Manage infrastructure projects including vendor contact, scheduling and staying within budget.

Work with the IT Manager to ensure that an appropriate business continuity plan is in place. Minimize the impact on the IT service of a serious disaster by developing, communicating and implementing a plan for recovery and by completing maintenance tasks (including performing backups, implementing virus protection and securing IT systems).

Assess and differentiate risks to key systems and develop appropriate individual system recovery procedures.

Develop a maintenance schedule.

Identify failing systems and suggest solutions.

Responsible for implementing backup and virus protection policies.

Ensure school policy on staff and pupil access to data and files is implemented.

Run the backup system and ensure the appropriate frequency and type of backup and the safe and orderly storage of backup.

Manage specific IT networking systems so that users can securely and reliably access network and Internet resources. The systems that need to be managed are :

• switches
• wireless controllers
• wireless access points
• Windows / Linux operating systems
• HP Proliant servers
• HP Simplivity Hyperconverged
• HP EVA storage area network system
• Veeam Backup system
• APC uninterruptible power supplies
• Firewall
• Proxy servers
• Internet filters
• Exchange email server
• Air conditioning systems
• Alarm systems
• SCCM
• Phone system

Qualifications

Skills and competences

We Offer

The opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging, motivating and multicultural learning environment and to work with a highly professional staff.

An attractive salary according to ISB Staff salary scale.

Extra Legal benefits (participation in Internet fees, lunch vouchers, insurances, etc.)

Invitation to all relevant ISB social events e.g. faculty workshops, dinners, special events.

Employment Status

The IT Systems Administrator will an ISB contract. If candidate is not EU member, s / he needs to have a valid work permit.

Application process :