Deputy Director — Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAT) | NADRA Islamabad
Deputy Director · Islamabad · The Express Tribune,
Job advertisement published in The Express Tribune on Sunday, 6 September 2026, listed under Islamabad, Pakistan.
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National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA), Ministry of Interior & Narcotics Control, Headquarters G-5/2 Islamabad is hiring a Deputy Director for Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAT).
| Position | Deputy Director (Vulnerability Assessment / Penetration Testing - VAT) |
|---|---|
| Issuer | National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA), Ministry of Interior & Narcotics Control |
| Location | Islamabad |
| Age Limit | Maximum 44 years |
| Minimum Education | Bachelor's (4 years) in Computer Science / Information Technology / Cyber Security or equivalent; or Master's in CS/IT (minimum 16 years of education) |
| Experience | Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in application/network security and penetration testing |
| Preferred Certifications | Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CHFI or similar |
| Key Skills & Competencies | Application, web, desktop and mobile penetration testing; secure SDLC practices; vulnerability assessment tools and frameworks; hands-on with tools such as Burp Suite, Nessus, Nmap, Metasploit, Kali Linux, etc.; familiarity with web technologies and standards (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, SQL/NoSQL, JSON, PHP, XML, SSL/TLS, REST, SAML, OAuth, JWT, PKI, DNS); cloud security, secure code review, incident response and digital forensics. |
| Primary Responsibilities | Conduct VAPT engagements; provide security expertise to application development teams; deploy and manage security tools; perform secure code reviews; develop security policies, guidelines and training; report and remediate vulnerabilities. |
| Terms & Conditions | Selected candidate will serve a probation of 6 months (extendable). Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview. Original documents and authenticated experience certificates required at interview. No TA/DA. Age relaxation as per government rules. Medical fitness required. |
| How to Apply | Apply online via NADRA careers portal: https://careers.nadra.gov.pk |
Note: Applicants should ensure eligibility and have required certified experience documents available for verification during the recruitment process.
Published in The Express Tribune on Sunday, 6 September 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
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