Description:
Who we are
Plaksha is a 21st-century university focused on solving global challenges through transformative technology education. A unique collective philanthropy effort, our initiative is driven by a dedicated team committed to reimagining technology education in India.
What can Plaksha offer you?
- A mission-driven workplace with opportunities to collaborate with leading minds in academia and industry.
- A transparent work culture embodying our values C.R.E.A.T.E. (Curious, Rigorous, Enterprising, Authentic, Thankful, Exemplary), fostering personal growth.
- An inclusive environment that values diverse talent, promotes innovation, and supports the development of individuals from underrepresented groups.
Role: Associate Director, IT Infrastructure, Tech Enablers
We are looking for a seasoned and strategic IT Infrastructure professional to lead the planning, execution, and management of IT infrastructure and technology enablement initiatives. This role will be responsible for driving enterprise-wide infrastructure architecture, managing networks and data centres, ensuring system reliability and cybersecurity, and enabling technology solutions that support institutional goals.
- The candidate must have strong business acumen, outstanding communication skills, strategic planning skills and knowledge of an organization's internal operations and technology initiatives.
- Oversee the technological infrastructure (networks and computer systems) in the organization to ensure optimal performance.
- Managing IT Infra and AV staff.
- Developing IT policies, procedures, and best practices related to hardware.
- Stay abreast of relevant laws and regulations impacting IT, especially in areas such as data privacy and security.
- Approve purchases of technological equipment and software and establish partnerships with IT providers.
- Design and customize technological systems and platforms to improve stakeholders experience.
- Overseeing relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers.
- Developing and overseeing the IT budget.
- Participate in contract negotiation and agreements with vendors.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the university's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, and storage systems.
- Provide support services to end-users, including students, faculty, and staff.
- Implement and maintain helpdesk services for prompt issue resolution.
- Generate reports and insights to support decision-making processes.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, IT, or a related field.
- Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure management, with at least 34 years in a leadership role with strong expertise in:
- Networking (Cisco, Aruba, Fortinet, etc.)
- Server/Cloud environments (Windows/Linux, AWS/Azure)
Location:
Mohali
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