Network Manager

About This Job

National IT Board (NITB) is hiring a Network Manager (PPS-8) on contract for one vacancy in Islamabad, responsible for the network backbone of the Smart Islamabad Initiative's Fusion Centre, recruited through the National Job Portal (NJP). The role covers managing and monitoring the NTC OFC ring network, Data Centre connectivity, and all network infrastructure supporting the Fusion Centre's operations.

The Network Manager will configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, VLANs and point-to-point links, coordinate with NTC on fault resolution, bandwidth management and network upgrades, and ensure network availability, performance and security posture stay aligned with government cybersecurity standards. Maintaining network diagrams, configuration documentation and incident logs is also part of the role. Eligible candidates should hold a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Networking or Telecom (14-16 years of education); CCNA, CCNP or equivalent networking certifications are preferred, along with 5 years of relevant experience. The upper age limit is 50 years, with relaxation already incorporated per NITB's posting; minimum age defaults to 18. The post is open to both genders with no domicile restriction mentioned.

Interested candidates can apply directly through the National Job Portal, where the vacancy is listed live under NITB, with registration, profile completion and submission all conducted online and no postal option available. The application deadline is 29 July 2026, after which the portal will close submissions for this post.

Job Information

Commission / Board

NITB

Place of posting

Fusion Centre network infrastructure, Smart Islamabad Initiative, Islamabad

City

Islamabad

Postal Code

44000

Domicile

All Pakistan

Age (Male)

18–50 years

Age (Female)

18–50 years

Age note

Upper age limit 50 years; age relaxation already incorporated per NITB's posting. Minimum age not stated in ad; default 18 used.

Advt. date

15 July 2026

Last date

29 July 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification:Master's/Bachelor's in Computer Science / Networking / Telecom (14-16 years education); networking certifications (CCNA, CCNP or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience:5 years

Posts Breakdown

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published15 July 2026
2. Last Date to Apply29 July 2026

How to Apply

Post details and eligibility are shown above — tap 'Apply Online' below to go directly to this posting on the National Job Portal (https://www.njp.gov.pk/jobs/9425).

1. Register or log in to your NJP account with CNIC, mobile number and email.
2. Complete/update your profile with educational qualifications and experience.
3. Open this posting and click 'Apply' to submit your application online.
4. No postal or hard-copy submission is accepted — the entire process is completed on the NJP portal before the deadline.

Additional Details

Project

Smart Islamabad Initiative — NTC OFC ring network and Fusion Centre infrastructure

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