Job Description & Role Mission
The National Information Technology Board (NITB), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), Government of Pakistan, invites applications from competent and dedicated Pakistani nationals for the position of Assistant Director (IT Infrastructure & Cyber Security) in Basic Pay Scale 17.
In this strategic federal public-sector appointment, the officer will oversee the deployment, maintenance, and cybersecurity auditing of critical digital governance assets, including the Federal E-Office system, national citizen service portals, government cloud data centers, and inter-ministerial secure communication channels.
The selected candidate will work directly with the National Computer Emergency Response Team (National CERT), intelligence oversight units, and international technology partners to harden state infrastructure against cyber threats, data breaches, and service interruptions.
Candidates can submit their applications directly through the Pakistan Digital Jobs Portal with full verification. Applications are vetted under Federal Government recruitment guidelines with quota reservations for Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and AJK/GB.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise operations and data integrity of the federal government E-Office digital workflow and file tracking system.
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing (VAPT) across federal websites, cloud workloads, and database clusters.
- Enforce National Cyber Security Policy compliance, zero-trust network access (ZTNA), and role-based access control policies across government agencies.
- Prepare technical specifications, RFPs, and evaluations for IT hardware, server blades, and software acquisitions adhering to PPRA (Public Procurement Regulatory Authority) rules.
- Liaise with National CERT and cybersecurity authorities during incident response, threat containment, and forensic log analysis.
- Oversee disaster recovery site synchronization and automated backup validation across Tier-III government data centers.
- Provide technical guidance to ministerial IT staff and conduct user adoption training for new e-governance applications.
Requirements & Qualifications
- 16 years of education: BS / BE in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or Information Security from an HEC-recognized university.
- Minimum 2 to 5 years of post-qualification experience in systems administration, network engineering, or cybersecurity.
- Age limit: 22 - 30 years (General age relaxation of 5 years granted as per Federal Government policy).
- Hands-on expertise in Enterprise Linux administration (Red Hat / Rocky / Debian), Active Directory, virtualization (VMware / Proxmox), and firewall administration.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and security auditing tools (Nessus, Wireshark, Burp Suite).
- Familiarity with Government PPRA procurement rules and official secret regulations is highly desirable.
- Must possess valid Pakistani CNIC and complete educational credential verification.
Required Skills & Competencies
Cyber SecurityNetwork InfrastructureLinux AdministrationE-GovernanceVulnerability AssessmentFirewallsPPRA RulesIncident Response
Benefits & Compensation
Official Government Basic Pay Scale 17 package plus Executive & Special IT Allowances
Federal Government Health Coverage & free medical treatment at authorized military & civil hospitals (PIMS, CMH) for officer and family
Government Pension, Gratuity, and General Provident (GP) Fund benefits
Official Pick & Drop transport facility across Islamabad / Rawalpindi twin cities
Official residential accommodation allocation or federal house rent ceiling allowance
Deputation and official training opportunities through the Civil Services Academy and National School of Public Policy
Standard government leaves including 20 days casual leave, earned leaves, and public holidays
About National Information Technology Board (NITB)
The National Information Technology Board (NITB) was established through an Act of Parliament to spearhead the digital transformation of Pakistan’s federal government ministries, divisions, and departments. NITB develops and operates pivotal national digital products including the Federal E-Office suite, Passports & Visa digital portals, digital health registries, and cyber-defense coordination frameworks.
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