IT Lead

Haryana Knowledge Corporation Limited; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Haryana Knowledge Corporation Limited in India seeks a qualified IT professional to support end-to-end technology infrastructure and cybersecurity, while advising departments on tech-enabled solutions under externally aided projects.

The role involves evaluating procurement proposals, drafting functional specs, and ensuring compliance with data protection and government digital standards. You will also liaise with partners and departments to enable effective public service delivery.

Qualifications

• B.Tech in Computer Science or Information Technology or MCA from a recognised University.
• Minimum 4 years experience in the IT sector with at least 2 years in relevant work, preferably with State Government Departments/Boards/Corporations.
• Demonstrated interest in leveraging technology for governance and public service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support the Information Officer in managing end-to-end technology infrastructure including hardware, software and cybersecurity protocols.
• Provide digital advisory input to departments on tech-enabled interventions under externally aided projects.
• Evaluate proposals, DPRs and digital strategy documents for technical feasibility and procurement specifications.
• Ensure alignment with data protection, cybersecurity, and digital standards for government projects.
• Interface between departments, technology partners, and public digital platforms.
• Support in defining digital KPIs, dashboards, MIS, and feedback loops for deployments.

Skills

Strong analytical

Excellent communication

Governance understanding

Digital advisory ability

Education

B.Tech in Computer Science or Information Technology

MCA

Job description

A. Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Technical Operations: Support the Information Officer in managing the organisations end-to-end technology infrastructureincluding hardware, software systems, and cybersecurity protocolsensuring seamless functioning of tech systems for day-to-day operations, along with procurement, asset management, and data backup and security protocols.
• Digital Advisory to Departments: Provide expert input to line departments on identifying, conceptualising, and designing tech-enabled interventions under externally aided projects (EAPs).
• Technology Scoping and Vendor Evaluation: Evaluate proposals, DPRs, implementation frameworks and digital strategy documents for technical feasibility, scalability, and alignment with programme goals; advise departments on drafting robust functional and technical specifications for procurement.
• Best Practices and Standards: Ensure alignment with data protection, cybersecurity, and digital standards both within ARJUN and for government projects.
• Stakeholder and Ecosystem Engagement: Serve as the interface between departments, technology partners, lending partners, and other digital public goods platforms.
• Monitoring & Evaluation Support: Support in defining digital KPIs and frameworks for evaluating tech deployments; advise on use of real-time dashboards, MIS, and feedback loops, and support establishment of the Air Quality Management Decision Support System.

B. Desired Competencies

• High-performing individual with a strong academic background and a consistent track record of excellence in relevant work experience
• Strong commitment to public purpose, with a demonstrated interest in leveraging technology for governance, citizen service delivery, and systemic impact
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas and engage effectively with both internal teams and senior government stakeholdersverbally and in writing
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and evaluation skills, particularly in reviewing technical proposals, designing data systems, and supporting the organisations technical operations.

C. Qualification Criteria: B.Tech in Computer Science or Information Technology, or MCA from a recognised University or Professional Institution recognised by Government.

D. Experience Criteria: Minimum 4 years experience in the IT sector, with at least 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably with State Government Departments/Boards/Corporations.

E. Last Date of Apply: 16th August 2026