Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Job Type: Contractual
Maximum Age Limit: 55 Years

📌 Job Overview

NADRA is inviting applications from experienced and qualified professionals for the position of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) on a contractual basis. The ideal candidate will lead information security and cybersecurity strategies, manage security operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen the organization's overall security framework.

🎓 Educational Requirements

• Master's degree in Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or an equivalent qualification from an HEC-recognized institution.

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

• Candidates holding a PhD or doctorate degree will be preferred.

• Relevant information security audit certifications, particularly CISA and CISM, will be an advantage.

💼 Professional Experience & Eligibility

• Minimum 10 years of experience in senior-level information security operations and management positions.

• Strong understanding of national and international regulatory requirements, industry developments, and information security best practices.

• Ability to align information security and cybersecurity strategies with NADRA's organizational vision.

• Expertise in identifying security gaps, conducting needs assessments, and implementing corrective measures.

• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to lead information security teams and represent NADRA at local and international forums.

🛡️ Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement data security frameworks and technologies.

• Manage information security governance, risk assessment, compliance, and information management frameworks.

• Develop and oversee the Security Operations Centre (SOC) and integrate security technologies with the organization's IT infrastructure.

• Establish digital forensic investigation frameworks and incident response mechanisms.

• Manage Cyber Threat Intelligence platforms and assess potential threats to the organization's security.

• Supervise application vulnerability assessments and network penetration testing activities.

• Plan and conduct information security training and awareness programs.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external partners, and regulatory authorities to develop and implement effective security policies.

• Promote continuous quality improvement by monitoring emerging cybersecurity threats, industry trends, and international best practices.

📋 Terms & Conditions

• The selected candidate will undergo a six-month probation period, which may be extended based on performance.

• NADRA reserves the right to cancel or withhold the recruitment process and accept or reject applications at any stage without providing a reason.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

• Providing false information at any stage will result in disqualification.

• Government and semi-government employees must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of the interview.

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

• HEC-attested educational documents, or documents attested by the relevant regulatory body, must be provided at the time of joining.

• If the selected candidate declines the offer, it may be extended to a reserve candidate.

• Selected candidates must provide medical fitness and character certificates.

• No TA/DA will be provided for the interview.

• Mobile phones, smartwatches, and other electronic gadgets are not permitted during the interview.

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

• Only online applications will be accepted.

• The application deadline is 11 November 2026.

🌐 How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications online through the official NADRA Careers Portal.

🔎 Source: Official Careers Portal
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