Job description

The System Administrator & Automation Specialist role at Bank ABC in Bahrain, reporting to the Automation Lead within the Group Information Technology Department, is responsible for managing IT operations and automating tasks using Control-M. This includes managing all operational jobs such as End-of-Day, Start-of-Day, and file transfers, installing, configuring, deploying, and upgrading Control-M applications and modules across Windows, Linux, Solaris, and AIX environments. The specialist ensures high availability of all Control-M components, enhances process resiliency, and implements automation for operational tasks. Responsibilities also include scripting in multiple languages (PowerShell, Bash, Korn), integrating Control-M with backup software, configuring and building custom reports with tools like Crystal Reports, monitoring 24x7 service availability, coordinating patch and vulnerability management, and supporting disaster recovery and business continuity tests. The role requires participation in operations for smooth execution across development, test, UAT/SIT, and production environments, and involvement in project teams for automating tasks on new banking products. Strong documentation, automation, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and permanent problem resolution skills are essential, along with experience in hybrid cloud environments, database management (Oracle/SQL), and IT certifications such as ITIL or PMP.