About IFACET

IFACET is a Section 8 company established to drive industry-oriented education, training, and outreach initiatives of IIT Kanpur. It aims to create a self-sustaining, professionally managed ecosystem for continuing education, industry engagement, and digital learning platforms. It operates with a startup-like agility while adhering to governance structures defined under the companies Act, 2013.

About (DDIA)

DDIA is responsible for all the Digital requirements of the IIT Kanpur such as planning, purchasing, executing, support-providing and maintaining all the digital assets and services including the cybersecurity, telephone exchange, Internet Services, etc.

The DDIA is lead by the DDIA (Prof. Nisanth N. Nair) and the Officer will report to him (DDIA).

Role Summary

Responsible for management, coordination, and operational support of Institute ID Cell automation systems including Digital ID, Physical ID Cards, App-based ID solutions, Health Booklets, and institutional pass management systems. The role involves coordination with the Institute Automation Team and Cyber Security Cell (C3i) for smooth implementation, security compliance, system enhancement, user support, data management, and efficient operation of ID-related digital services across the institute.

Key Responsibilities

- Management and operational support of Institute ID Cell automation systems including Digital ID, Physical ID Cards, App-based ID systems, Health Booklets, and institutional passes
- Coordination with the Institute Automation Team and Cyber Security Cell (C3i) for implementation, enhancement, maintenance, and smooth functioning of ID-related systems
- Monitoring and management of digital identity data, user records, card issuance, renewals, updates, and access-related activities
- Coordination for development, testing, deployment, and troubleshooting of ID management applications and related automation modules
- Ensuring data accuracy, security, confidentiality, and compliance with institute policies and cybersecurity guidelines
- Handling user support, issue resolution,



verification processes, and operational coordination related to ID services
- Coordination for API integration, data synchronization, and secure exchange of ID-related information across institutional systems
- Preparation and maintenance of records, reports, documentation, SOPs, and operational status updates related to ID Cell activities
- Support for mobile app-based ID verification systems and digital authentication mechanisms
- Coordination for system audits, security reviews, backup activities, and disaster recovery support related to ID management systems
- Assisting in process automation, workflow improvement, and modernization initiatives for institute identity management services
- Liaison with internal departments, staff, faculty members, students , institute community, vendors, service providers, and stakeholders for smooth execution of ID Cell operations and projects.

Detailed Responsibilities

- Manage and coordinate day-to-day operations of Institute ID Cell automation systems including Digital ID, Physical ID Cards, App-based ID solutions, Health Booklets, visitor/institute passes, and related identity management services.
- Coordinate with the Institute Automation Team and Cyber Security Cell (C3i) for development, implementation, enhancement, maintenance, and smooth functioning of ID management applications and digital identity platforms.
- Coordinate requirement gathering, workflow analysis, testing, deployment, and operational support for ID-related software applications, portals, and mobile app-based authentication systems.
- Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure Digital ID and App-based verification mechanisms integrated with institute ERP,



authentication systems, and centralized identity platforms.
- Coordinate API integration, secure data exchange, synchronization, and interoperability between ID management systems and institutional applications such as ERP, hostel, library, attendance, healthcare, and access control systems.
- Assist in management and validation of ID-related data migration, data cleansing, verification, reconciliation, and database update activities across legacy and up-to-date systems.
- Monitor and coordinate application-level security, role-based access control, authentication workflows, user privileges, and cybersecurity compliance in consultation with C3i and relevant stakeholders.
- Coordinate troubleshooting, issue resolution, bug tracking, system monitoring, and user support activities related to Digital ID systems, mobile applications, and ID automation platforms.
- Support deployment, configuration, and operational management of ID-related applications hosted on Linux/web-based environments and coordinate with system, database, and network teams as required.
- Coordinate with vendors, service providers, hardware/device teams, and internal departments for procurement, deployment, maintenance, and operational support of ID card printers, biometric devices, QR-based systems, and related infrastructure.
- Ensure adherence to institute policies, cybersecurity guidelines, data privacy norms, audit requirements, and operational standards for all ID management and automation activities.
- Continuously explore and recommend improvements, process automation initiatives, and technology enhancements for strengthening institute-wide digital identity management and secure access ecosystem.

Desired Qualifications

M. Tech + 5 years relevant experience

And experience related to AI tools, LLMs and prompt engineering.

OR

B. Tech/M.Sc./MCA/MBA + 8 years relevant experience. experience related to AI tools, LLMs and prompt engineering.

Pay: From ₹40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Executive Officer – ID Cell (Kanpur)
🏢 Ifacet Iit Kanpur
📍 Kanpur