IT Infrastructure Trainee (Windows / Linux / Network) – Freshers

Job summary

Pinakin is a growing IT services company that supports a US higher-education client with systems, network, security and application administration. We are hiring three freshers to join our office team as IT Infrastructure Trainees.

You will start with a structured 6-month training program run by our senior engineers. You will learn in a lab, earn certifications, and work on real support tickets. Trainees who perform well will be offered a full-time role and move onto live client work for a US institution.

Training tracks

We are hiring one trainee for each track. Tell us in your application which interests you most.

• Systems (Windows and Linux): Active Directory, Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Linux administration, patching and backups.
• Network and Security: Switching and routing, firewalls, VPN, monitoring and basic security operations.

What you will do

• Build and manage servers, networks and users in our training lab
• Learn monitoring, ticketing and change-management practices used with US clients
• Write runbooks and documentation for common tasks
• Shadow senior engineers and resolve routine support tickets under guidance
• Prepare for certifications such as CompTIA A+/Network+/Security+, Microsoft AZ-900, CCNA or RHCSA

What we are looking for

• B.E./B.Tech, BCA, MCA, B.Sc (IT/CS) or diploma in a related field (2024–2026 graduates welcome)
• Basic knowledge of operating systems, networking (IP, DNS, DHCP) or databases
• Good written and spoken English for working with US clients
• Willingness to learn, take ownership and work from our office every day
• Flexibility to support US business hours when needed after training

Good to have: a home lab, an entry-level certification (CCNA, A+, AZ-900, RHCSA), or hands-on projects you can show us.

What we offer

• Paid training with hands-on mentoring from experienced engineers
• Exposure to enterprise IT for a US client
• Certification support
• A full-time offer at the end of the internship based on performance
• A small, supportive team where you will learn quickly

Pay: ₹9,500.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person