Data Center Officer (PPS-07/08)

About This Job

The Project Management & Implementation Unit (PMIU) for 'Strengthening Social Protection Delivery System in Sindh', operating under the Sindh Social Protection Authority (SSPA), Social Protection Department, Government of Sindh, has invited applications for 1 post of Data Center Officer, PPS-07/08, at its Head Office in Karachi. The recruitment is part of a World Bank-assisted initiative funded through IDA Loan/Credit No. IDA/7229-PK, and the position is offered purely on a contract basis under the project's Integrated Information System for Social Protection component.

Applicants must hold 16 years of education in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field from an HEC-recognized university, with certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, or Certified Data Center Professional given due weightage. Candidates should have a minimum of five years of post-qualification experience in data center management, with strong technical knowledge of data center infrastructure, servers, storage systems, networking equipment, and backup systems, along with experience in virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V; the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing technologies is also expected. The advertisement does not specify an age bracket for this post, so SSPA's standard minimum working age of 18 years applies by default, and preference will be given to candidates holding Sindh Province domicile.

Interested candidates should apply online at nts.org.pk within 15 days of the advertisement's publication; applicants applying for more than one position must submit a separate application for each. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written test, and selection will follow World Bank recruitment guidelines, with detailed job descriptions for every post available on the NTS website. The closing date for online submission is 10 September 2026, and candidates already serving in government may apply through the proper departmental channel. The process is open to applicants of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, differently abled persons, and transgender individuals.

Job Information

Commission / Board

NTS

Place of posting

Head Office, Karachi

City

Karachi

Postal Code

74000

Domicile

Sindh

Age (Male)

18–35 years

Age (Female)

18–35 years

Age note

Age limits are not stated in the advertisement; the standard minimum working age of 18 is assumed by default. Applicants should confirm exact age criteria with SSPA before applying.

Salary / BPS

PPS-07/08 (Contract basis - salary as per project pay scale)

Fee note

Application fee not stated in the advertisement.

Last date

10 September 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification:16 years of education in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field from an HEC-recognized university; certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, or Certified Data Center Professional are given due weightage.
• Experience:Minimum five years of post-qualification experience in data center management, including knowledge of data center infrastructure, servers, storage systems, networking equipment and backup systems, and experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V.

Posts Breakdown

Test / Selection Process

Written Test

How to Apply

1. Visit official website at www.nts.org.pk
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 — 10 September 2026

Additional Details

Project Name

Strengthening Social Protection Delivery System in Sindh

Funding Source

World Bank via IDA Loan/Credit No. IDA/7229-PK

Recruitment Basis

Contract, Project Management & Implementation Unit (PMIU)

Domicile Preference

Preference given to Sindh Province domicile holders

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