Network Administrator & Cybersecurity Lead

Introduction

WBAIS faculty and staff are dedicated to student success, concerned about the physical and emotional well-being of their students, passionate about student learning and excited by the prospect of working within a dynamic and diverse community.

Classroom practices emphasize active, collaborative learning; meaningful application of technology; authentic learning experiences and differentiated instruction to achieve high learning impact.

WBAIS and Israel

Established under the auspices of the American Embassy in 1958, The Walworth Barbour American International School in Israel (WBAIS) is a MSA accredited, fully independent, co-educational Pre-K - 12 international school, which offers a robust program leading to a US high school diploma.

With a present enrollment of approximately 550  students representing over 40 nationalities, WBAIS Israel is a diverse and vibrant community. Approximately 30% of WBAIS students are American, 40% from countries all over the world, and 30% Israeli. 

In 2008, WBAIS moved to its current 19-acre campus in the town of Even Yehuda, a residential community approximately 20 kilometers north of Tel Aviv. The purpose-built campus includes four separate divisions, a performing arts building with a 400-seat auditorium, full gym, cafeteria, library and media center, athletic fields, tennis and basketball courts, and an olympic-sized pool.

Position Objectives

The school seeks an experienced, highly skilled Network & Cybersecurity Manager to oversee, secure, and continuously improve the school’s technology infrastructure. This role is responsible for ensuring reliable connectivity, strong cybersecurity posture, and resilient systems that support teaching, learning, and school operations across an early years through Grade 12 campus. 

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with a service-oriented mindset, strong communication skills, and an understanding of the unique demands of a school environment.

Working Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30 - 4:30, Friday 8:00 - 3:00.

Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for system maintenance, urgent issues, or critical support

Essential Responsibilities

Network Infrastructure & Systems Management

• Design, maintain, and optimize all wired and wireless network infrastructure across a multi-building campus.
• Manage firewalls, switches, access points, VLANs, and routing to ensure performance, security, and scalability.
• Monitor network performance, proactively troubleshoot issues, and implement long-term infrastructure improvements.
• Administer on-premises and cloud-based servers, applying updates, patches, and upgrades to maintain security, stability, and compatibility.
• Maintain, test, and document backup, recovery, and disaster recovery systems, ensuring business continuity.
• Maintain and support the IP phone system, the central printing system, and the Public Address (PA) system, ensuring reliability for daily operations, drills, and emergency communications.
• Anticipate future IT needs, plan long-term infrastructure upgrades, and forecast multi-year budgets for network, systems, and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Manage systems-related vendor relationships, licensing, and service agreements.
• Maintain clear technical documentation for systems, configurations, and procedures.

Cybersecurity Lead

• Lead the school’s cybersecurity strategy and security improvement initiatives, including device and system hardening, EDR administration and incident response, deployment of network security controls, threat monitoring, and coordination of responses to security events affecting students, faculty, or infrastructure. 
• Establish and maintain cybersecurity policies and protective controls appropriate for a K-12 environment, including oversight of identity security measures, access governance, network separation between student and administrative systems, and the secure management of sensitive student and employee data.



User Support & Collaboration

• Monitor the IT helpdesk and provide responsive, professional technical support to faculty, staff, and students, minimizing disruption to teaching and learning.
• Troubleshoot issues related to networking, systems access, printing, phones, PA system, and classroom connectivity.

Qualifications

Appropriate degree or equivalent experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, Security+, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network and systems administration; experience in a school or educational setting is a plus.

Required Knowledge or Skills

• Proven experience managing enterprise-grade wired and wireless networks.
• Strong expertise in cybersecurity practices, tools, and risk mitigation.
• Experience with identity management, cloud administration, and MDM systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Service-oriented approach with the ability to work effectively in a school community.

Child Protection

WBAIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. 

Position Details

Reports to:  Director of Technology

Job Capacity:   100%

Working Day/Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30 - 4:30, Friday 8:00 - 3:00. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for system maintenance, urgent issues, or critical support

Estimated Start Date:  Fall, 2026

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Contact Information

Apply @:

WBAIS Website: https://www.wbais.net/

Phone: +972-9-890-1000

Fax: +972-9-890-1001

Address: 65 Hashomron St., Even Yehuda, 4051765