Chief Technology Officer

About This Job

Quantum Valley Pakistan, operating under the Ministry of Defence, is hiring a Chief Technology Officer to head its technology strategy and infrastructure functions. Based in Islamabad, this is a senior contract post at PPS-11 with a single vacancy, covering responsibilities such as strategic technology planning, data centre infrastructure design, cost optimization, integrating emerging technologies like AI, quantum computing and IoT, vendor management, and compliance oversight.

Candidates should hold a PhD or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, with expertise in data centres and emerging technologies considered an advantage; certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect are preferred. A minimum of fifteen years of progressive experience in technology leadership, data centre operations, or emerging technologies is required. The advertisement does not print a specific age bracket beyond a general five-year relaxation, and there is no domicile or gender restriction stated.

Interested applicants must apply online through the National Job Portal under the Quantum Valley Pakistan listings. After signing in with a PAK-ID verified account, candidates should complete the application for "Chief Technology Officer," upload their CV and qualification documents, and submit before the closing date. No application fee is mentioned. The deadline to apply is 08 August 2026.

Job Information

Commission / Board

Ministry of Defence

Place of posting

Islamabad

Domicile

All Pakistan

Age (Male)

18–35 years

Age (Female)

18–35 years

Age note

No specific age bracket printed in the ad beyond a general age relaxation of 5 years; default age range (18-35) applied.

Advt. date

18 July 2026

Last date

8 August 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: PhD or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, CISSP, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect are preferred
• Experience: Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in technology leadership, data center operations, and emerging technologies

Posts Breakdown

Test / Selection Process

Important Dates

Advertisement date

18 July 2026

How to Apply

Post details and eligibility are shown above — tap "Apply Online" below to go directly to this posting's page on the National Job Portal (NJP). Steps:

1. Click "Login to Apply" and sign in to your PAK-ID verified NJP account, or register for one if you don't already have it.
2. Complete the online application form and upload the required documents (CV/resume and relevant qualification/experience certificates).
3. Submit the application before the closing date of 08 Aug 2026.

Additional Details

Pay Scale

PPS-11

Key Responsibilities

Strategic technology planning, data center infrastructure design, cost optimization, emerging technology integration (AI, Quantum Computing, IoT), vendor management, and compliance oversight

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