Specialist Design & Certification

This role is ideal for highly experienced professionals with a strong background (15+ years) in cybersecurity, cryptography, and secure hardware design. Candidates should possess a B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech/Integrated M.Sc./PhD in relevant engineering or computing disciplines. Expertise in national/international security standards (FIPS, Common Criteria) and experience with cryptographic equipment certification is crucial. It suits individuals seeking a challenging, senior technical leadership role in strategic R&D within a Government of India autonomous institute.

This position is not suitable for freshers or candidates with less than 15 years of highly relevant experience in cryptography and secure systems. Individuals without specialized qualifications in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields will not be considered. Those seeking permanent government employment should not apply, as this is a fixed-term contract. Candidates lacking specific expertise in areas like Post-Quantum Cryptography, secure boot architectures, or FPGA programming may find themselves unsuitable.

C-DOT, as a premier R&D Autonomous Institute of the Government of India, offers high institutional prestige and the opportunity to work on projects of national strategic importance. This specialist role provides significant scope for technical leadership and contribution to cutting-edge telecom and security technologies. While it is a contractual position, the potential for extension based on performance offers stability within a specialized domain. The role provides a platform for influencing national security standards in encryption.