Job Type: Contractual
Maximum Age Limit: 37 Year

Job Description

NADRA is inviting applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Assistant Director (Database Security) on a contractual basis in Islamabad.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree (4 years) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Information Security, or Electrical/Electronics Engineering with relevant Information Security certifications, or an equivalent qualification in a related field from an HEC-recognized university.

• Degree must be attested by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience in a reputable organization in Information Security, Information Technology, Database Administration, or Network Device Administration.

• Certification or badge in any IBM Security product or equivalent will be preferred.

• Information Security certifications such as CySA+, Data+, or equivalent will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and set up IBM Guardium appliances for database activity monitoring and protection.

• Install and configure Guardium agents on database servers for log collection.

• Ensure timely patching of Guardium appliances and license renewals.

• Monitor and investigate database security incidents using IBM Guardium.

• Conduct data discovery and classification in coordination with relevant stakeholders.

• Monitor and audit database activities, including privileged user access.

• Analyze database risks using existing logs and data analytics.

• Maintain database backups, disaster recovery, and data protection mechanisms.

• Implement cybersecurity controls for on-premises and cloud-based databases.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Attention to detail and troubleshooting skills.

• Good communication, technical writing, and correspondence skills.

• Knowledge of scripting and automation of processes and reports.

• Willingness to learn new technologies and collaborate with different teams.

Terms and Conditions

• Selected candidates will undergo a six-month probation period, which may be extended based on performance.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for tests or interviews.

• False or misleading information may result in disqualification.

• Government and semi-government employees must provide an NOC at the time of the interview.

• The stated age limit already includes five years of general age relaxation.

• Attested educational documents must be submitted at the time of joining.

• Medical fitness and character certificates are required from the selected candidate.

• No TA/DA will be provided for tests or interviews.

• Mobile phones, smartwatches, and other electronic gadgets will not be permitted during tests or interviews.

• Female, minority, transgender, and differently-abled candidates are encouraged to apply.

• NADRA reserves the right to accept or reject applications or cancel the recruitment process at any stage.

• Only online applications submitted by the deadline will be accepted.

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