Lab Operations Associate / Technical Assistant - CDOT _ Delhi

National Institute for Smart Government (NISG); New Delhi; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institute for Smart Government (NISG) seeks a lab technician with a Diploma in CS/EC/IT or equivalent and 0-2 years’ experience. The role involves Linux administration, lab infrastructure, and OpenStack/Kubernetes node setup for 4G/5G/IMS labs.

Responsibilities include user/infra support, lab inventory, backups, and routine maintenance, with adaptability for on-site and travel to PoC sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Diploma holders in CS/EC/IT or equivalent.
• Experience level 0-2 years.

Responsibilities

• Hardware and Software module installation and configuration in 4G/5G/IMS Labs.
• Install and configure Linux OS and run scripts for OpenStack/Kubernetes node setup.
• Provide user and infra support to 4G/5G/IMS and other groups.
• Lab inventory management, backups and system updates.
• Support day-to-day maintenance and operational readiness of allocated labs.
• Adapt to physical lab operations and remote/terminal tasks, including travel to PoC sites.

Skills

Linux basics

Infrastructure basics

Telecom/Cloud basics

Troubleshooting in labs

Process discipline

Communication & teamwork

Adaptability

OpenStack

Kubernetes

VMs

Education

Diploma in Computer Science / Electronics & Communication / Information Technology

Tools

OpenStack

Kubernetes

VMs

Job description

Educational Qualification

Diploma in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Information Technology, or equivalent Experience

Experience - 0-2 years

Skills required

• Linux: Basic Linux command-line skills, system monitoring, file and user management.
• Infrastructure: Basic knowledge of server hardware, cabling and networking.
• Telecom/Cloud: Basic awareness of 4G/5G, VMs, containers, and cloud infrastructure.
• Troubleshooting & Support in Labs: Basic problem-solving skills and assisting in troubleshooting to users working in labs.
• Process Discipline: Ability to follow standard procedures, checklists, and operational guidelines accurately.
• Communication & Teamwork: Good verbal communication and timely escalation of issues.
• Adaptability: Comfortable handling both physical lab operations and remote/terminal-based tasks, including travel to PoC sites when required. Job Responsibilities
• Hardware and Software module installation and configuration in 4G/5G/IMS Labs
• To Install and configure Linux OS and execute standard scripts for OpenStack/Kubernetes node setup.
• Provide user and infra support to 4G/5G/IMS and other groups.
• Lab inventory management, routine backups and system updates.
• Support day-to-day maintenance and operational readiness of allocated 4G/5G/IMS lab setups.