Cyber Security Research Specialist

About This Job

Habib Bank Limited (HBL) has re-advertised a vacancy for the position of Cyber Security Research Specialist, based at Habib Bank Plaza in Karachi within the bank's Cyber Security Research function. The role is research-oriented rather than purely operational: the specialist will advance HBL's understanding of emerging cybersecurity topics, analyze and assess new security technologies and processes, build proof-of-concept and pilot solutions, and contribute to cutting-edge cybersecurity ideas and services. The position also carries a mentoring dimension, coaching junior analysts, interns and detection engineers on malware analysis, exploit fundamentals and threat-research methodology, and collaborating with Digital Banking, IT Development, Architecture, Fraud Risk and Operations teams to share emerging threat intelligence and recommend mitigations.

Eligible candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security or MIS, with professional certifications such as GREM (GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware) or GCTI (GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence) preferred. HBL is asking for four to seven years of overall experience, including two to four years specifically in threat research, reverse engineering or detection engineering, with prior exposure to banking or fintech environments considered an advantage given the sensitivity of the systems involved.

Interested candidates should apply online through HBL's official careers portal at HBL People (hblpeople.com), linking through to the bank's Oracle-hosted recruitment platform; no postal, email or walk-in application route is mentioned. This listing was freshly posted on 17 September 2026 and will remain open for applications until 30 October 2026, after which shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly by HBL's HR team.

Job Information

Commission / Board

HBL

Place of posting

Anywhere in sindh

City

Karachi

Postal Code

74000

Domicile

All Punjab Basis

Age (Male)

18–35 years

Age (Female)

18–35 years

Salary / BPS

As per HBL's approved compensation structure for the role

Advt. date

17 September 2026

Last date

30 October 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Security or MIS; GREM or GCTI certification preferred.
• Experience: 4-7 years overall, including 2-4 years in threat research, reverse engineering or detection engineering; banking/fintech exposure preferred.

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published17 September 2026
2. Last Date to Apply30 October 2026

How to Apply

1. Visit HBL's official careers portal at hblpeople.com or the direct job listing on HBL's Oracle recruitment site.
2. Create/sign in to a candidate profile and complete the online application for this Cyber Security Research Specialist role.
3. Submit before the 30 October 2026 deadline; shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly by HBL's HR team for further stages.

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