Joint Chief Information Technology Officer - Information Security

Haryana Knowledge Corporation; Chandigarh, Panchkula; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Haryana Knowledge Corporation invites applications for a senior IT governance role. The position requires leadership in e-Governance, IT policy matters, and administration of IT-related activities. You will coordinate with government/PSU interfaces and oversee software initiatives.

Candidates should have advanced degrees and substantial experience in ICT, cloud, and IT procurement, with preference for MBA, international exposure, and IIT/IIM backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Technology/Engineering with minimum 60% marks (M.Tech/ME) in ECE/IT/Computers/CS.
• Or B.E/B.Tech in ECE/IT/Computers or MCA with minimum 60% marks.
• Extensive experience in e-Governance, IT policy, software projects and ICT activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Additional CITO in governance and IT policy matters.
• Support procurement of computers and ICT equipment via centralized systems.
• Oversee software development, project management and IT direction.

Skills

e-Governance

IT policy

Software development

Project management

Information security

Cloud infrastructure

IoT

Mobile platform

Education

M.Tech/ME in ECE/IT/CS

B.E./B.Tech in ECE/IT/CS or MCA

Job description

A. Role & Responsibilities

• To assist the Additional CITO

B. Academic Qualifications and Experience

a). Basic Qualification:

(i) Master's Degree in Technology/ Engineering (M.Tech/ ME) in Electronics & Communication/ IT/ Computers/ Computer Science from a recognized University or institution with minimum 60% marks.

or

(ii) B.E/ B.Tech in Electronics and Communication/ IT/Computers/ Computer Science or Master in Computer Application from a recognized University or institution with minimum 60% marks.

b) Experience:

Minimum 18 years' experience in case of Post Graduate Degree holders as indicated in (i) above/ 21 years' experience in case of Degree holders as indicated in (ii), in the field of e Governance applications, Solution/ Technology Architect, IT Policy related matters, promotion of IT related Industry, Procurement of computers and accessories through centralized purchase system, development of Software applications, Project Management skills and ICT experience, Information Security, experience in Cloud Infra, IOT, Mobile platform, direction and administration of IT related activities which includes:

i. 8 years experience should be in software development/ Networking/ Security Management information storage and retrieval systems, cloud Infra, related matters of IT policy & promotion of IT related industries.

ii. Experience in at-least one end to end project handling of a substantially large scale

c) In addition to above, preference to :

(i) M.B.A from a recognized University

(ii) e-Governance implementation experience in any organized sector with standards & proven practices.

(iii) Certifications in IT field.

(iv) International working experience.

(v) Meritorious candidates with Distinction in their basic qualification(s)

(vi) Preference to IIT/IIM

(vii) Working experience with Government/PSU.

(viii) Working Experience as Head/Executive role of an organization/unit.

C. Last Date for Apply : 03rd Nov 2026