Network Administrator

Sagehill Boarding School; Kanchipuram; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Sagehill Boarding School in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu seeks a System Administrator to maintain day-to-day IT operations, CCTV systems, and school-management software. The role ensures secure, reliable tech across classrooms and offices and supports staff with timely technical assistance.

The candidate will monitor CCTV feeds, manage IT assets, maintain software, and enforce security policies while coordinating with vendors for repairs and ensuring data privacy during examinations.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in IT, Computer Science or 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all CCTV cameras daily to ensure they are live, correctly positioned, and recording without interruption, and sign the records.
• Rename, label, and organize CCTV camera feeds according to their location for quick identification during review.
• Coordinate camera repair, repositioning, or replacement with vendors when faults are identified.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to CCTV systems, desktops/laptops, panels, printers, and network connectivity.
• Maintain up-to-date IT asset inventory with IDs, allocation, location, and status.
• Manage IT asset allocation and access for new joiners, including device issuance and account setup.
• Maintain and safeguard authorised login credentials for all software platforms used by the organisation.
• Coordinate with software vendors for issues and follow up until resolution.

Skills

CCTV systems

IT asset management

Network configuration

IT security

Troubleshooting

Education

Diploma or degree in IT/CS

Tools

Video surveillance software

Job description

Kanchipuram, India | Posted on 10/09/2026

The System Administrator isresponsible for the day-to-day reliability, security, and maintenance of theschool's IT infrastructure, CCTV surveillance systems, and school-managementsoftware. The role ensures smooth technology operations across classrooms andoffices, safeguards sensitive systems (including the server room and Cambridgeexamination areas), and provides timely technical support to staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor all CCTV cameras daily toensure they are live, correctly positioned, and recording without interruption,and sign the records.
• Rename, label, and organise CCTVcamera feeds according to their physical location for quick identificationduring review or incident investigation.
• Coordinate camera repair,repositioning, or replacement with vendors when faults are identified.

2. I.C.T Maintenance & Management

• Diagnoseand resolve issues relating to CCTV systems, desktops/laptops, interactivepanels, printers, and network connectivity, and check warranty status beforeinitiating any repair, replacement, or vendor service request.
• Maintainan up-to-date IT asset inventory, including unique asset IDs, allocation,location, physical condition, and operational status of all IT equipment.
• ManageIT asset allocation and access for new joiners, including device issuance,account creation, and configuration, and ensure proper asset return andhandover during employee exits

3. School Software Management

• Maintain and safeguard authorisedlogin credentials for all software platforms used by the organisation
• Manage data entry and updates in theDigital Admin Tool and other school software, resolve basic technical issues,and coordinate with respective software vendors for complex issues, followingup until resolution and keeping stakeholders informed of progress.

4. IT Security & Access Management

• Monitor firewall logs and activity toidentify potential security threats or network intrusions.
• Install, update, and maintainantivirus software and endpoint security policies across all systems andlaptops.
• Draft, update, and enforce ITsecurity policies covering password standards, data access, and acceptable use.
• Create and manage authorised user accountsand review system access and permission levels on a regular basis to preventunauthorised access.

5. Cambridge Exams & Security

• Prepare and support all IT andtechnical requirements for Cambridge examinations well ahead of scheduleddates.
• Verify that CCTV cameras covering theStrong Room and all examination areas are live, correctly angled, and recordingthroughout the exam period.
• Maintain secure, tamper-proofrecordings and backups for the duration of examinations, per boardrequirements.
• Continuously monitor Strong Roomsurveillance and immediately report any security or technical concern to theExamination Cell and management.
• Restrict and verify authorised accessto 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.