Assistant Director (Digital Forensic & Incident Response)

About This Job

The Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA) has advertised one vacancy for Assistant Director (Digital Forensic & Incident Response) through the Punjab Job Portal, as part of an eight-post Information Security hiring drive intended to strengthen the Authority's ability to defend its digitized land-record platforms. Based in Lahore on a full-time basis, the role is a frontline incident-response position responsible for investigating security incidents as they are identified or escalated, and for turning forensic findings into concrete lessons learned and remediation actions across PLRA's IT estate. As PLRA's systems now underpin land-ownership records, transaction verification and revenue collection for the whole province, a dedicated forensic-response capability has become an operational necessity rather than a discretionary hire.

Applicants must hold a minimum of 16 years of education (Master's or Bachelor's Honours) in Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a Cyber Security discipline from an HEC-recognized university, together with at least three years of post-qualification experience spanning cyber security, incident response, threat hunting, digital forensics or malware research within a large national or international organization. A recognized forensic certification - CHFI, eCDFP, CySA+, SSCP or an equivalent - is mandatory. The position is open to men and women aged 24 to 34, and Punjab domicile is required; candidates without one may obtain it through the Government of Punjab's Dastak Doorstep Delivery service (helpline 1202 or the Dastak mobile app) rather than being excluded outright.

Once on board, the officer will analyze endpoints, servers and network components for indicators of compromise, hunt proactively for threats within the organization's SIEM and related tooling, and liaise with system owners and IT contacts to secure evidence, contain incidents and drive remediation. The role also covers coordination with third parties during major security breaches and the ongoing maintenance of PLRA's incident-response process documentation to keep it aligned with current cybersecurity regulations and best practice. The Assistant Director is additionally expected to interface professionally with server owners, system custodians and other IT contacts throughout every investigation, keeping affected teams informed as containment and remediation proceed, and to compile clear lessons-learned reports once each incident is closed out. Interested candidates should apply online via the Punjab Job Portal (jobs.punjab.gov.pk), where the complete advertisement and application form are available; the post carries a monthly salary of PKR 145,000-150,000. Applications close on 12 September 2026, and candidates are urged to apply in good time before the deadline.

Job Information

Commission / Board

Punjab Job Portal

Place of posting

Lahore

City

Lahore

Postal Code

54000

Domicile

Punjab

Age (Male)

24–34 years

Age (Female)

24–34 years

Salary / BPS

PKR 145,000 - 150,000 per month

Advt. date

28 August 2026

Last date

12 September 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification:Minimum 16 years of education (Master's or Bachelor's Honours) in Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a Cyber Security discipline from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience:At least 3 years of post-qualification experience in Cyber Security, Information Security, Incident Response, Threat Hunting, Digital Forensics or Malware Research at a large-scale national or international organization; a valid forensic certification (CHFI, eCDFP, CySA+, SSCP or similar) is required.

Posts Breakdown

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published28 August 2026
2. Last Date to Apply12 September 2026

How to Apply

1. Visit official website at official website
2. Create account or login with your CNIC number
3. Fill online application form with CNIC, domicile and education details
4. Upload required documents and submit before last date — 12 September 2026

Additional Details

Project

Punjab Land Records Authority - PLRA (Information Security batch hiring)

Industry

Revenue

Degree Area

Computer Engineering/Sciences,Electrical Engineering/Sciences,Electronics Engineering/Sciences,Information Technology,Software Engineering

Domicile Note

Punjab domicile required; obtainable via Government of Punjab's Dastak initiative (phone 1202 or mobile app).

Employment Status

Full Time

Job Posted On Portal

2026-08-28

Key Responsibilities

Perform digital investigations and incident-response activities,Analyze endpoints/servers/network components for indicators of compromise,Conduct threat-hunting within SIEM and related tools,Coordinate with third parties on breach response,Maintain incident-response process documentation

Required Certifications

CHFI,eCDFP,CySA+,SSCP,or similar forensic certification

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