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CCS at IIT Hyderabad, a center for cutting-edge research and innovation in domains of data security and privacy, invites motivated students & professionals to contribute to groundbreaking R&D initiatives. Join us to tackle emerging cybersecurity challenges, develop innovative solutions, and shape the future of secure digital ecosystems. If you aspire to make a meaningful impact in the world of cybersecurity, CCS is the place for you.



Current Openings

S. No Post Qualification & Experience Pay (per month)
1 Scientific Officer (Cybersecurity) Advanced degree in CS or related field. BTech/MSc with 6+ years, MTech with 4+ years, or PhD in related areas.
Desirable: Experience with Networks, Cloud, Web, OS Publications in security Hands-on R&D track record
Rs 1.0 - 2.0 Lakhs
2 Scientific Officer (ML and HPC) Advanced degree in CS/Mathematics/AI. Experience in ML, HPC, cryptography, and cloud computing.
Desirable: Proficiency in ML/HPC tools, cloud, big data Publications and applications in cybersecurity/cryptography
Rs 1.0 - 2.0 Lakhs
3 Scientific Officer (Cryptography) Advanced degree in CS\Math\Statistics or related field. BTech/MSc with 6+ years, MTech with 4+ years, or PhD in related areas.
Desirable: Background in math, Proficiency in C++/Rust, Peer-reviewed cryptography publications
Rs 1.0 - 2.0 Lakhs
4 Predocs Masters in CSE/IT/EE/ECE/Mathematics. Research experience in cryptography, security, ML.
Role: Work with faculty to publish in top-tier conferences in privacy-preserving systems, post-quantum crypto, etc.
Duration: 3 months (extendable)

Temporarily Filled Until Further Notice.

Rs 40,000
5 Postdoctoral Researchers PhD in CS/Math/related fields with a focus on cybersecurity/cryptography/AI-ML in security.
Desirable:Publications,Strong background in cryptography, computational number theory, AI-ML security.
Rs 85,000 - 1.0 Lakhs
6 Interns Educational Qualification: Bachelors in CSE / IT / EE/ ECE / Mathematics.
What you will do:
Interns work with faculty members and graduate students at IIT Hyderabad to implement novel ideas in the areas of cryptography, machine learning, and networks.
Duration: 3 months (extendable)
Last Date of Submission: Rolling Advertisement

Temporarily Filled Until Further Notice.

Rs 15,000 per month (consolidated)
7 Systems Administrator
(HPC, Linux & GPU Clusters)
Educational Qualification: First class in B.E./B.Tech/MCA/MSc in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or related field.
Desirable Experience & Qualifications:

  • 2–5 years of hands-on experience in Linux system administration and IT support.
  • Administration of virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, KVM) and cloud environments (OpenStack).
  • Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewall management.
  • Experience with HPC clusters, including GPU nodes:
    • Installing and managing GPU drivers/toolkits (e.g., NVIDIA CUDA stack).
    • Monitoring GPU utilization and health.
    • Supporting GPU workloads on HPC systems.
  • Storage management experience (NAS/SAN) and familiarity with enterprise storage systems and backup strategies.
  • Exposure to SLURM workload manager (job scheduling, queue management).
  • Basic database administration (SQL and MYSQL).
  • Automation and scripting experience using Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools (Nagios, Zabbix, Splunk, or similar).
  • Experience with open-source tools and platforms in production environments.
  • Ability to manage Smartrack racks and HPC servers and switches hosted within them.
  • Experience in handling lab administration tasks and supporting research environments.
  • Exposure to configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
  • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Last Date of Submission: 21st October, 2025.
₹40,000 – ₹70,000 per month (consolidated)
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