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: Senior Manager, 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 stakeholder's 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:

- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, IT, or a related field.

- Minimum 12+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure management, with at least 3-4 years in a leadership role with strong expertise in:

- Networking (Cisco, Aruba, Fortinet, etc.)

- Server/Cloud environments (Windows/Linux, AWS/Azure)