The Hardware & Infrastructure Engineer will support and maintain the organization’s IT infrastructure to ensure stability, reduce operational risks, and improve failover readiness across server, network, and virtualization platforms.

Last Date:  March 15, 2026. The positions will remain open until filled.

Compensation: A salary that is commensurate with market and experience of the right candidate.

­Key Responsibilities

  • Manage enterprise server hardware and Hyper-V virtualization environment.
  • Support storage systems and monitor performance and capacity.
  • Configure and troubleshoot Cisco switches and firewall infrastructure.
  • Maintain Domain Controller and critical application environments.
  • Validate NIC drivers, firmware updates, and hardware compatibility.
  • Monitor infrastructure health and proactively identify risks.
  • Assist with IT infrastructure refresh, upgrades, and architecture optimization.

Eligibility & Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics & Communication / Computer Engineering or related discipline from a recognized university.
  • Relevant technical certifications will be preferred, such as:
  • Cisco Systems certifications (CCNA / CCNP)
  • Microsoft certifications (MCSA / Windows Server / Hyper-V related)
  • Certification in virtualization or enterprise infrastructure management will be an added advantage 

Experience

3–4 years of hands-on experience managing enterprise server infrastructure, storage, Cisco switches, and Cisco firewall environments. 

Core Skills

  • Windows Server administration and Hyper-V virtualization.
  • Cisco networking (switches and firewall).
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across server, storage, and networking layers.
  • Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, and enterprise infrastructure best practices.

The National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) is India’s oldest and largest national, non-profit, independent economic research institute. NCAER has over its 65+ years of existence contributed to high-quality economic research that has a policy impact. It is among the few think tanks globally that have strong field data collection capabilities for national surveys. Its research covers almost the entire horizon of policy-focused applied research in economics, from macroeconomics to poverty and consumer behaviour. NCAER offers a wonderful place to grow and groom yourself into a policy economist. A vibrant, dynamic academic environment with both world-class faculty and physical infrastructure. If you run into a writer’s block, there are lovely views of Delhi. If you want to unwind, play a game of table tennis or badminton. Or just a lovely walk around the campus with a colleague to spur your creativity.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send a detailed CV, with a covering letter, and names and contacts details of three references to hr@ncaer.org with the subject line “Hardware & Infrastructure Engineer”.