About the Role

- We are looking for an experienced IT Manager to own the entire technology infrastructure of our broking operations servers, network, security and compliance.

- The role carries direct responsibility for trading-hour uptime, exchange and SEBI technology compliance, and the security posture of the organisation.

- Prior experience in a stock broking, depository participant or BFSI setting is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure &

- Systems

- Installation, configuration, patching and troubleshooting of Windows Server (AD, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, file and print services) and Windows workstations

- Installation, hardening and troubleshooting of Linux servers used for trading, back-office and monitoring workloads

- Manage virtualisation, storage and backup infrastructure; verify and test restores regularly

- Administer Google Workspace user lifecycle, security settings, 2FA, DLP, mail routing, archival and retention

- Day-to-day desktop, laptop, printer, dealer terminal and peripheral hardware/software support

- Manage UPS, power backup, server room environment and physical access controls

- Maintain accurate asset inventory, licence records and IT documentation

- Trading &
- Broking Applications

- Ensure availability and performance of trading platforms and dealer/CTCL terminals during market hours, including pre-market readiness checks and end-of-day processes

- Coordinate with RMS, back-office and DP teams on software issues, file uploads/downloads and exchange file processing

- Manage back-office application servers, databases and scheduled jobs; support day-begin and day-end activities

- Liaise with exchange technology desks, software vendors and ISPs for terminal approvals,



ID mapping, leased lines, VSAT/backup links and issue escalation

- Support KYC, digital onboarding, e-sign, IBT/mobile trading and API integrations

- Network &

- Security

- Configure and manage firewalls, managed switches, routers, VLANs, VPN and site-to-site links across HO, branches and Authorised Persons

- Manage endpoint protection, EDR/antivirus, email security, patch management and privileged access

- Operate or coordinate with the SOC log collection, SIEM alerts, incident triage, containment and closure

- Deploy and maintain server and network monitoring tools (uptime, bandwidth, latency, capacity, alerting)

- Maintain link redundancy and failover for trading connectivity

- IT Compliance &

- Audit (Exchange / SEBI)

- Arrange and close periodic VAPT and penetration testing; track remediation and submit reports within exchange timelines

- Ensure adherence to SEBI''s Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience Framework and applicable NSE/BSE/MCX/NSDL/CDSL technology circulars

- Coordinate the annual/half-yearly System Audit with empanelled auditors and close observations

- Maintain log retention, audit trails, time synchronisation and record-keeping as prescribed by the regulator

- Report cyber incidents to exchanges and CERT-In within stipulated timelines

- Maintain and periodically test the DR/BCP plan,



including live DR drills, documented RTO/RPO and sign-offs

- Maintain IT policies access control, change management, password, BYOD, acceptable use and evidence for inspections

- Support exchange inspections and internal audits with documentation and system evidence

- Management

- Lead and mentor the IT support team; define escalation matrix and response SLAs

- Manage vendors, AMCs, contracts and the IT budget

- Plan capacity, upgrades and new branch/AP IT rollouts

Required Skills &

- Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science or related field (BE/BTech/BCA/MCA)

- 5+ years in IT infrastructure, with at least 2 years in a broking, depository participant or BFSI environment

- Strong hands-on Windows Server and Linux administration

- Practical firewall and managed switch configuration experience (Sophos, Fortinet, Cisco, SonicWall or similar)

- Working knowledge of cybersecurity practices, SOC/SIEM operations and VAPT processes

- Familiarity with SEBI/exchange IT and cyber-security compliance requirements

- Google Workspace administration

- Experience with monitoring tools (PRTG, Zabbix, Nagios, SolarWinds or similar)

- Sound hardware and software troubleshooting ability

- Strong incident handling, documentation and vendor coordination skills

- Ability to work under market-hour pressure with quick turnaround

- Windows Server Administration

- Linux Server Administration

- Firewall Configuration

- Managed Switch / Network Configuration

- VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment &
- Penetration Testing)

- Cybersecurity

- SOC / SIEM

- Google Workspace (GSuite) Administration

📌 IT Manager - Share Market / Broking Industry (Vadodara)
🏢 A C Agarwal Share Brokers
📍 Vadodara