Director - Information & Security

About This Job

Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA), Government of Pakistan, has advertised one vacancy for the post of Director - Information & Security (Grade-11) through the National Job Portal (NJP). This senior technical leadership role is responsible for overseeing information security governance, cybersecurity strategy, and IT risk management across the authority's digital platforms and infrastructure. The position is based in Islamabad at the federal level and forms part of PDA's senior management structure.

Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized institution, with a Master's degree preferred; professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001, CCSP, or CEH are considered advantageous. A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in information security, cybersecurity, IT risk management, or enterprise security governance is required. The advertisement lists a maximum age limit of 65 years; as no minimum age was specified, the standard minimum of 18 years has been applied by default. The post is open to both male and female candidates on an All-Pakistan domicile basis.

Interested candidates must apply online through the National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk by logging in, locating this vacancy, and submitting the completed application along with supporting documents before the closing date of August 13, 2026. No application fee was mentioned. For queries, contact info@njp.gov.pk or 051-9265411 / 051-9265062, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. As a senior Grade-11 leadership role, candidates with strong governance-level security experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

Job Information

Commission / Board

PDA

Place of posting

Anywhere in federal

City

Islamabad

Postal Code

44000

Domicile

All Pakistan

Age (Male)

18–65 years

Age (Female)

18–65 years

Age note

Age limit not specified in advertisement except a maximum of 65 years; standard minimum age of 18 applied.

Salary / BPS

Not specified in source

Last date

13 August 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification:Minimum Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized institution; a Master's degree and professional certification (CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001, CCSP, or CEH) are preferred.
• Experience:Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in information security, cybersecurity, IT risk management, or enterprise security governance.

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How to Apply

1. Visit the National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk
2. Login to your account or register if you are a new user
3. Search for and open this specific job listing
4. Complete and submit the online application form along with required documents before the closing date. Contact: info@njp.gov.pk / 051-9265411, 051-9265062

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