Staff Recruitment_Advt No 2_2013.pdf - IDRBT

INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH IN
BANKING TECHNOLOGY
(Established by Reserve Bank of India)
RECRUITMENT OF STAFF ON CONTRACT BASIS
IDRBT, the premier Institute of Banking Technology in the country, spearheads efforts in providing state-ofthe-art
technologies for the Banking and Financial Sector. The Institute interfaces Research and Development,
Academics, Executive Education, Practice and Consultancy. The Institute invites applications for the following
positions:
1) Three TECHNOLOGY MANAGERS for STRATEGIC BUSINESS UNIT
Background
IDRBT’s Strategic Business Unit is the premier technology service provider for banks in India. It offers
various technology services such as the INdian FInancial NETwork (INFINET); Structured Financial
Messaging System (SFMS); and Certifying Authority Services (CA); which are critical for the payment systems
of the country and also manages the Indian Banking Technology Consortium (IBTC).
Qualification
First Class Graduation and Post Graduation in Engineering (B.Tech. and M.Tech. in Computer Science and
Engineering or Information Technology or Electronics or Communications Engineering or Embedded
Systems or VLSI Design or Information Security or equivalent) with a very good academic record throughout.
Experience
The professional should have a minimum of five years of post-qualification hands-on experience in the IT
Industry or IT Dept. of reputed Organizations / Banks / Government / Institutions and should have
specialised in one of the following three areas:
(i)
Networking: Proven hands-on experience in Network Implementation, Management, Operation,
Maintenance of large critical and complex communication networks, Multiple Links Integration,
Network Monitoring, Hardware (including routers, switches) and components such as Firewalls, IDS,
IPS, DNS, Security Components and Technologies relating to LAN, WAN as well as point-to-point
connectivity, MPLS, Network Monitoring Systems, Managed Services, etc., in a large critical
establishment.
(ii) Cyber Security: Proven hands-on experience in Information Security, Implementation, IS
Management, Cyber Patrolling, Security Engines, Unified Threat Monitoring, Cyber Hardening,
Network Security, Privacy, Compliance, Governance, Anti-phishing and Anti-hacking Technologies,
IT Forensics, Emergency Response Measures, etc., in a large critical establishment
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(iii)
Hardware: Proven hands-on experience in Servers, Clusters, Operating Systems, Virtualisation,
Enterprise-level Approach, Sizing, Agility, Storage, Usability, Benchmarking, Devices, Cloud,
Architectures, Standards, IT Operations, Information Systems, Data Centre Management, etc., in a
large critical establishment.
2) Two RESEARCH OFFICERS
Background
Consequent to the recommendations of an Expert Committee headed by Dr. C. Rangarajan, Chairman, Prime
Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, IDRBT has initiated ambitious plans to scale up its Research &
Academic Activities. The Institute’s Focal Areas of Research are:
Financial Networks and Applications
Electronic Payment and Settlement Systems
Security Technologies for the Financial Sector
Financial Information Systems and Business Intelligence
The Institute offers a Ph.D Programme in Computer Science and Information Technology and an M.Tech. in
Information Technology (with specialization in Banking Technology and Information Security) in association
with the University of Hyderabad. The Institute also offers Training Programmes in various areas of
Technology for Banking & Financial Sector.
The Research Officers are expected to actively contribute to all the Research and Academic Activities of the
Institute and teach in the Training Programmes of the Institute.
Qualification
First Class Graduation and Post Graduation in Engineering (B.Tech. and M.Tech. in Computer Science and
Engineering or Information Technology or Electronics or Communications Engineering or Embedded
Systems or VLSI Design or Information Security or equivalent), a very good academic record throughout;
excellent research, teaching and communication skills.
Experience
The candidates should have a keen proven interest in Research and Academics (evidenced through good
publications) and possess a minimum of three years of post-qualification Research and Teaching experience in
any of the focal Areas of Research of the Institute.
The selected candidates should work in the areas related to: a) Open Source Technologies; b) Information
Security, etc.
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3) One INTERNAL AUDITOR
Qualification
A Chartered Accountant (at least Inter passed).
Experience
Candidates should have worked at least at the level of Chief Manager in a Public Sector Bank and been responsible
for the Auditing function in the Bank for a minimum period of three years. The candidate should have relevant
expertise for carrying out Audit of Accounting / Financial function independently. Candidates with exposure to IT
environment would be preferred.
Candidates who have recently superannuated (in the last one year) or have taken VRS from a Public Sector Bank
with in-depth hands-on exposure to Auditing may also apply.
Other Rules & Regulations
1. All the above positions are on a contract basis for a period of three years. Subject to outstanding
performance, the contract term may be extended for a further period of two years.
2. An attractive compensation on a CTC basis would be offered to all the selected candidates.
Remuneration shall not be a constraint for the right candidate.
3. While the positions of Technology Managers are based in Mumbai / Hyderabad; the
positions of Research Officers and Internal Auditor is based in Hyderabad.
4. Candidates can also take up the position of Technology Managers while on a Sabbatical from
their organizations, subject to their parent organization issuing a ‘no-objection’ to the
candidate to take up the assignment, if selected by IDRBT.
5. The position of Technology Managers is open on a Deputation basis for the officers working
in the Indian Banking and Financial Sector. The Institute may offer on merit, at the time of
joining, One Scale Higher to the Executives up to the level of Scale III, taken on deputation
from Commercial Banks.
6. In the case of outstanding candidates with longer experience in the specific above-mentioned areas,
the Institute may consider relaxing educational qualifications.
7. The selected candidates will be working at a premier Institute and can look forward to highly satisfying
and rewarding work.
8. Candidates should have excellent academic record, good communication skills, and a sincere
commitment towards implementing the best in technology for the Banking and Financial Sector.
9. Candidates should satisfy themselves about their eligibility for the post applied for. Mere fulfilment of
eligibility does not guarantee shortlisting for Selection Process.
10. Candidates should not enclose any certificates or copies thereof with the application. The candidature
will be considered on the strength of the information declared in the Covering Letter and CV. If at any
stage, it is found that any information furnished in the CV / Covering Letter is false / incorrect or if
according to the Institute, the candidate does not satisfy the eligibility criteria, his
candidature/appointment is liable to be cancelled /terminated at any point in time.
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11. All educational qualifications must have must have been obtained from recognized
universities/institutions in India or abroad. If grades are awarded instead of marks, candidates should
clearly indicate their numerical equivalent.
12. Candidates employed in Banks/Government/Semi-Government Organisations or Educational
Institutions must apply through proper channel or get a no-objection certificate at the time of
interview. Candidates applying for consideration on sabbatical also need to get no-objection certificate
at the time of interview.
13. The Institute reserves the rights to screen and call only such candidates as are found prima-facie
suitable for being considered by the Selection Committee. The Institute also reserves the right to
restrict the candidates called for to the selection process to a reasonable number on the basis of
qualifications and experience higher than the minimum prescribed herein and the requirements of the
Institute. Thus, just fulfilling the prescribed conditions would not entitle one to be called for the
Selection Process.
14. The Institute reserves the right to fill or not to fill any or all the posts advertised. The Institute at its
discretion may relax the minimum requirements in case of outstanding candidates.
15. In all matters regarding Eligibility, Compensation, Contract Term, Selection Process, Assessment,
Prescribing Minimum Qualifying Standards in Selection Process, and Communication of Result, the
Institute’s decision shall be final and binding on the candidates and no correspondence shall be
entertained in this regard.
16. No correspondence will be entertained from candidates regarding postal delays, conduct & result of
selection process and reasons for not being called for the selection process.
17. Candidates applying for the position of Research Officers may forward copies of two of their
publications. The details of the courses taught by them should also be mentioned in their CV.
18. Interested candidates may forward a Covering Letter clearly indicating the position applied
for, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and with a brief write-up of about 500 words on why s/he fits
the specific position and the contribution s/he can make if selected, in a single e-mail, to:
“The Director, IDRBT, Castle Hills, Road No.1, Masab Tank, Hyderabad – 57” by e-mail
latest by MAY 24, 2013 to the following position specific e-mail IDs:
1 Technology Managers techman@idrbt.ac.in
2 Research Officers resoff@idrbt.ac.in
3 Internal Auditor intauditor@idrbt.ac.in
Queries, if any, may also be addressed to the above position specific e-mail IDs.
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