Manager - IT

Apollo Knowledge Ventures Limited; Chittoor; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Knowledge Ventures Limited is seeking a skilled IT Infrastructure Manager to oversee campus-wide IT operations across servers, desktops, networking, and connectivity. You will lead network and systems administration, ensure reliable IT services for faculty, staff and students, and manage software, security, asset and vendor activities with a focus on cost-effective delivery and compliance.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in ERP, LMS and campus security workflows, with project

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation, maintenance and management of IT infrastructure across servers, desktops, laptops, printers, networking and campus connectivity.
• Ensure smooth LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, servers, firewalls, CCTV, biometric systems and other IT-enabled facilities.
• Provide timely technical support to faculty, staff and students to minimize downtime and maintain uninterrupted services.
• Manage university ERP, LMS, HRMS, email systems and other institutional applications in coordination with vendors.
• Implement cybersecurity measures, data protection policies, access controls and disaster recovery procedures.
• Maintain inventory of IT assets, software licences, hardware allocations, AMC contracts and warranties.
• Coordinate with IT vendors, monitor SLAs, prepare IT budgets and ensure cost-effective procurement and maintenance.
• Plan and execute IT infrastructure upgrades, technology integration and campus digitalisation.

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• IT Infrastructure Management: Oversee the installation, maintenance and management of IT infrastructure, including servers, desktops, laptops, printers, networking and internet connectivity across the campus.
• 2. Network & Systems Administration: Ensure smooth functioning of LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, servers, firewalls, CCTV, biometric systems and other IT-enabled facilities.
• 3. IT Support & Operations: Provide timely technical support to faculty, staff and students, ensuring minimum downtime and uninterrupted IT services, including critical campus requirements.
• 4. Software & Application Management: Manage university ERP, LMS, HRMS, email systems, academic software and other institutional applications in coordination with respective vendors.
• 5. Information Security: Implement cybersecurity measures, data protection policies, access controls, antivirus management, backup systems and disaster recovery procedures.
• 6. IT Asset Management: Maintain an updated inventory of IT assets, software licences, hardware allocation, AMC contracts and warranty details.
• 7. Vendor & Budget Management: Coordinate with IT vendors and service providers, monitor service-level agreements, prepare IT budgets and ensure cost-effective procurement and maintenance.
• 8. Project Implementation: Plan and execute IT infrastructure upgrades, technology integration, campus digitalisation and new IT initiatives