Assistant Director (Database Security) (Contractual)

About This Job

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is recruiting for the post of Assistant Director (Database Security) on a contractual basis in Islamabad. The position sits within NADRA's information security setup and focuses on protecting the authority's databases, which hold some of the most sensitive citizen data in the country. The advertisement does not state the number of seats. The successful candidate will install, configure and set up IBM Guardium appliances for database activity monitoring and protection, deploy Guardium agents on database servers for log collection, keep the appliances patched and licences renewed, and monitor and evaluate database incidents through the Guardium tool. The job also involves data discovery and classification with stakeholders, auditing all database activity including privileged users, analysing database risks from existing logs, ensuring backup, disaster recovery and data protection mechanisms, and implementing cybersecurity controls for on-premises and cloud-based databases.

Applicants should hold a four-year Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cyber security or information security, or in electrical or electronics engineering with relevant information security certifications, or an equivalent degree in a related field from an HEC-recognised university, attested by HEC. At least two years of post-qualification experience in a reputable organisation is required in information security, information technology, database administration or network device administration. A certification or badge in any IBM Security product, and information security certificates such as CySA+ or Data+, will be preferred. The advertisement also looks for analytical aptitude, attention to detail, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, technical writing and communication ability, willingness to learn new technologies and work with other teams, and knowledge of scripting and automation of robotic processes or reports. The maximum age limit is 37 years, with a five-year relaxation already included, and the post is open to all genders without domicile restriction. Females, minorities, transgender persons and differently-abled candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applications are accepted only online through the NADRA careers portal at careers.nadra.gov.pk, and the closing date is 25 October 2026. Candidates must first create and biometrically verify an account on the PAKID mobile app, then sign in to the portal with their citizen number as login ID and apply against this vacancy; an application guide is available in the Downloads section. Government and semi-government employees must attach a No Objection Certificate at the time of applying. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test and interview, and HEC-attested degrees must be shown at the interview. The selected candidate will serve a six-month probation period, extendable subject to performance, and must provide medical fitness and character certificates. No TA/DA is admissible, electronic gadgets are not permitted during the test or interview, and reserve candidates may be offered the job if the selected person declines. No application fee is stated in the advertisement. Database and security professionals with Guardium or similar experience should apply before the deadline.

Job Information

Commission / Board

NADRA

Place of posting

Islamabad

City

Islamabad

Postal Code

44000

Domicile

All Punjab Basis

Age (Male)

18–37 years

Age (Female)

18–37 years

Age note

5 years' general age relaxation is already included in the stated maximum age limit.

Salary / BPS

Contract basis - Salary as per contract terms and experience

Advt. date

11 October 2026

Last date

25 October 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: Bachelor's (4 Years) in Computer Science/Information Technology/Cyber Security/Information Security or Electrical/Electronics Engineering (with relevant IS certifications) or equivalent in a related field from an HEC recognized university (Degrees must be attested HEC)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years post qualification experience in a reputable organization, in either Information Security, Information Technology, Database Administration or Network Device Administration. Certification / Badge in any IBM Security Product or equivalent shall be preferred. Information Security Certificates such as CySA+, Data+ or equivalent shall be preferred.

Test / Selection Process

Test/Interview (shortlisted candidates only)

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published11 October 2026
2. Last Date to Apply25 October 2026

How to Apply

1. Create your account on the PAKID Mobile App.
2. Verify your PAKID account through Biometric Verification.
3. Sign in on the NADRA Careers Portal (https://careers.nadra.gov.pk) with your PAKID credentials; your Citizen Number is your Login ID.
4. Open the vacancy "Assistant Director (Database Security) (Contractual)" and apply using your PAKID verified account before 25 October 2026; only online applications will be accepted.
5. Employees serving in Government/Semi-Government departments must provide/attach a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of submission of application.

Additional Details

Probation Period

6 months, extendable subject to performance

Terms And Conditions

Selected candidate will undergo a 6 months' probation period, extendable subject to performance.,Management reserves the right to withhold/cancel the recruitment process, and accept/reject any application at any stage without assigning any reason.,Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview.,Candidate shall be disqualified if false information is provided.,Employees serving in Government/Semi-Government departments must provide/attach a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of submission of application.,5 years' relaxation in age is already included in above age limit.,In the event the selected candidate(s) declines the job offer, the offer may be extended to the reserve candidates.,Selected candidate shall provide Medical Fitness and Character Certificates.,No TA/DA will be admissible.,Attested degrees from Higher Education Commission (HEC)/relevant regulatory bodies must be provided at the time of interview.,Females, Minority, Transgenders and Differently-abled candidates are encouraged to apply.,Electronic gadgets, mobile phones, smart watches etc. will not be allowed during test and interview.,The deadline for submission of application is 25th October, 2026 and only online applications will be accepted. Application guide can be viewed under the Downloads section.,For further details and to apply, please visit https://careers.nadra.gov.pk or scan the QR code below.

Equal Opportunity Note

Females, Minority, Transgenders and Differently-abled candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities Skills And Competencies

Installation, configuration and setup Guardium appliances for database activity monitoring and protection.,Installation of Guardium agents on database servers with necessary configurations for collection of logs.,Timely patching of Guardium appliances and renewal of license.,Monitor and evaluate database incidents through IBM Guardium data monitoring and protection tool.,Perform data discovery and classification with all stakeholders in order to prioritize implementation of security solution.,Monitor and audit all database activity including privileged user activity.,Monitor and analyze all database risks by performing data analytics of existing logs.,Analytical aptitude and knack for details.,Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.,Communications skills including technical writing and general correspondence.,Inquisitive to learn new technologies, processes and collaborate with other teams.,Knowledge of scripting, automation of robotic processes / report is expected.,Ensuring backup, disaster recovery and data protection mechanisms.,Implementing cybersecurity controls for on-premises and cloud-based databases.

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