National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) Research Associates Scheme

National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) responsible for the implementation of ComSeC Scheme part of MTCTE. This involves development of Indian Telecom Security Assurance Standards, Security Test labs recognition and Security certification of telecom equipment and associated processes. This mandate is of significant importance considering the looming telecom/network/cyber threats globally and the threat these vulnerabilities pose to National Security and Privacy to people of the Nation. NCCS work in security domain to strengthen the security standardization eco-system in India is highly specialized in nature and unique in its mandate. It also needs to interact with multilateral agencies like 3GPP, ITU, APT, IEEE, IETF, NIST and ETSI and other national/ international standardization bodies for active collaboration & development of country specific telecom security standards for India. It develops expertise to imbibe latest technologies and provides technical support/ policy inputs to DOT to advice other ministries in respects of Telecom Security Domain. Positions 1. The number of positions available depends upon the vacancies. Please refer to the RA Notification for vacancy details. 1. The total number of RAs at NCCS at any point of time can not be more than 18. 1. NCCS reserves the right not to fill up all or any of the positions, if it so desires. Period of engagement Initially for a period of 2 years, extendable by one more year, on the recommendations of Performance Appraisal Committee. Brief Description of Work and Responsibilities 1. The RAs will be primarily engaged for in-depth study, formulation, operationalization and assessment of various security standards ITSARs preparation, TSTPs preparation/programmes/ projects/ policies evaluation of test reports/DUTs etc. related to emerging ICT areas such as Telecom, Network and Cyber Security, 4G/5G Networks, Virtualisation Function & Operating Systems Expertise, Cloud Security, Source Code Analysis, Cryptography, Internet of Things, Smart Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, new developments in the fields of Mobile Technologies and any associated field deemed fit by NCCS. They will also be associated in preparation of contributions for various international standardization organizations such as International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Study Groups, APT, IEEE, IEC etc. Further, they will also be engaged in various works emerging from ComSec Scheme, new National Digital Communication Policy (NDCP) - 2018 1. The RAs would The RA would be attached with one of the Divisions of the NCCS and required to provide high quality work. Depending on the requirements of NCCS and candidate’s personal skills, RAs can be rotated to other divisions within NCCS. Place of posting The place of posting will be NCCS, City Telephone Exchange, Sampangirama Nagar, Bengaluru 560027.