Own day-to-day IT infrastructure operations across enterprise networking, firewalls, wireless systems, IP surveillance, and multi-site environments. Design, deploy, troubleshoot, upgrade, and document network and CCTV infrastructure. Resolve incidents end to end, support site deployments, improve monitoring and automation, collaborate with vendors and OEMs, and mentor junior engineers while remaining hands-on.
ABOUT
Agnikul Cosmos is a company incubated at IIT Madras and we build rockets that can take satellites up to 500 kg to Lower Earth Orbit (LEO). In May 2024, we successfully completed our maiden launch from our own launchpad (India's first private launchpad). The launch has proven all the new technologies developed by Agnikul and also earned recognition from Honourable Prime Minister of India.
We are looking for a hands-on IT Engineer who can take ownership of day-to-day IT infrastructure operations while also contributing to infrastructure projects, deployments, upgrades, and improvements.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in enterprise networking and infrastructure, with exposure to areas such as firewalls, wireless, IP surveillance, and multi-site environments. This is a hands-on role with significant ownership, where you will be expected to troubleshoot independently, work with vendors, and drive infrastructure initiatives end-to-end.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Requirements
- 5–8 years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, networking, or a similar role.
- B.Tech or B.E education background is mandatory
- Strong hands-on experience with enterprise networking, including routing, switching, VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless infrastructure.
- Good hands-on exposure to IP CCTV solutions, including VMS, NVRs, ONVIF, RTSP, storage, and camera deployments.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across networking, surveillance, and infrastructure environments.
- Experience deploying, supporting, or maintaining infrastructure across multiple sites.
- Ability to independently troubleshoot issues and take ownership of infrastructure tasks and projects from implementation through support.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work with vendors, OEMs, and internal teams to resolve technical issues and deliver infrastructure projects.
- Experience supporting or mentoring junior engineers while continuing to contribute technically.
- Network automation or scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
- Linux administration
- VMware, Hyper-V, or Proxmox
- Cloud networking (AWS/Azure)
- Monitoring tools such as Zabbix, PRTG, Grafana, LibreNMS, etc.
- CCNA, CCNP, NSE, or equivalent certifications
AgniKul Cosmos Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND Office
National Center for Combustion R&D, IIT-Madras, 3rd floor, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 600036
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