Deputy Director – VAPT (Contractual)

Job Description

Educational Qualification

• 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Information Security, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be preferred.
• Minimum 16 years of HEC-verified education is mandatory.
• Degrees must be attested by HEC.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 6 years of post-qualification experience in Application/Network Security and Penetration Testing.
• Strong familiarity with Generative AI tools and technologies for VAPT activities.
• CEH certification required/preferred.
• CHFI certification will be an added advantage.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in application and network security, penetration testing, and secure software development.
• Hands-on experience in Desktop, Web, Mobile Application, and API Penetration Testing.
• Proficiency with security tools including Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus, Kali Linux, Hydra, dnSpy, MobSF, and mobile security testing tools.
• Knowledge of OWASP, SANS, ethical hacking standards, and security compliance requirements.
• Experience with SAST, DAST, source code reviews, and secure coding practices.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, JSON, Python, XML, SSL/TLS, REST, SAML, OAuth, C#, and PHP.
• Knowledge of Cloud Security, DevSecOps, containerization, clusters, and security orchestration platforms.
• Ability to develop automated security testing tools and scripts.
• Ability to collaborate with application development and infrastructure teams to integrate security throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Understanding of AI-assisted penetration testing and Machine Learning-based security analysis.
• Ability to review technical security reports and provide actionable recommendations.
• Stay updated with emerging programming languages, secure coding techniques, cybersecurity threats, and AI security practices.

Terms & Conditions

• Selected candidates will undergo a 6-month probation period, extendable based on performance.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test/interview.
• Government/Semi-Government employees must provide an NOC at the time of interview.
• False information may result in disqualification.
• Five years of general age relaxation is already included in the stated age limit.
• HEC/respective regulatory body-attested educational documents must be provided at joining.
• Selected candidates must provide Medical Fitness and Character Certificates.
• No TA/DA will be admissible for test/interview.
• Mobile phones, smart watches, and other electronic gadgets will not be allowed during the test/interview.
• Females, minorities, transgender persons, and differently-abled candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Only online applications will be accepted.
• The deadline for submission is 20 September 2026.
• Management reserves the right to cancel/withhold the recruitment process or accept/reject any application at any stage.
• For detailed application guidelines and further information, candidates should visit the official NADRA careers portal.

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