IT Systems Administrator

JITO World; Ahilyanagar; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahmednagar Merchants Co Operative Bank Ltd in Ahilyanagar seeks an IT system, hardware and network administrator to oversee the bank's infrastructure. The role focuses on implementing, maintaining, and securing both physical and digital assets to support uninterrupted banking services.

The candidate will manage network security, hardware lifecycle, and DR readiness while ensuring compliance and robust access controls across branches.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT system, hardware and network administration.
• Ability to implement, maintain, and secure bank infrastructure to ensure 24/7 operations.

Responsibilities

• Network Management & Boundary Security: configure firewalls and switches for secure internal zones.
• Disabling Unnecessary Services: harden networks by switching off risky protocols on servers.
• Connectivity & Bandwidth: manage dedicated lines, MPLS, and DR/ DC connectivity.
• Hardware Lifecycle & Infrastructure Support: install/configure servers, AD/DC, SAN, and storage.
• Branch Infrastructure Setup: deploy and maintain branch hardware like thin clients and printers.
• Environmental Controls: ensure UPS/generator power and climate controls for server rooms.
• Core Security & Compliance Implementation: manage access control, patch management, and software whitelisting.
• Data Backups & DR: perform backups, DR drills, and log management.

Skills

Hardware

Networking

Job description

Ahmednagar Merchants Co Operative Bank Ltd • Ahilyanagar • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 2 days ago

Job Type: FullTimePermanent

Work Mode: Onsite

Experience: Management

Travel Requirements: Occasional

Skills:

Computer Hardware & Networking

We are looking for IT system, hardware and network administrator.

Responsibilities

The primary mandate of this role is to implement, maintain, and secure the bank's physical and digital infrastructure to ensure 24/7 banking operations, keeping the IT Division structurally segregated from the Information Security (IS) Division.

Network Management & Boundary Security

• Network Segmentation & Isolation: Configuring firewalls and switches to create secure internal zones. Secure Networking.
• Disabling Unnecessary Services: Hardening network environments by turning off unused or risky protocols (like FTP and Telnet) on application servers.
• Connectivity & Bandwidth: Maintaining dedicated leased lines, MPLS, and backup, branches, ATMs, and the Data Center (DC) / Disaster Recovery (DR) sites.

Hardware Lifecycle & Infrastructure Support

• Server & Storage Management: Installing, configuring, and upgrading physical servers, Active Directory, Domain Controllers, and Storage Area Networks (SAN).
• Branch Infrastructure Setup: Deploying and maintaining localized hardware including thin clients, passbook printers, cash counting machines, and branch routers/switches.
• Environmental Controls: Ensuring the physical security of server rooms by maintaining proper power backups (UPS, Generators) and temperature/humidity control in line with regulatory expectations.

Core Security & Compliance Implementation

• Logical Access Controls: Provisioning user credentials, managing roles, and strictly enforcing the principle of least privilege for staff accessing the bank's network and application software.
• Patch & Vulnerability Management: Regularly deploying OS updates, firmware upgrades, and anti-virus definitions across all servers and endpoints to prevent system vulnerabilities.
• Unauthorized Software Prevention: Restricting and monitoring endpoints to prevent unauthorized installations, enforcing application whitelisting policies.

Operations, Backups, and Disaster Recovery

• Data Backup Operations , DR Drilling & Recovery, Comprehensive Log Management