The Ministry of Information Technology & Telecommunications has announced 20 Cyber Security Jobs 2026 in Islamabad under the Cyber Security for Digital Pakistan (Phase-I) project, in Advertisement No. 5/2026. The posts are on a contract basis and applications go through the National Job Portal. The last date shown on our banner is 12 October 2026, so do not wait.
Overview
- Organization: Ministry of IT & Telecommunications, Government of Pakistan
- Project: Cyber Security for Digital Pakistan (Phase-I)
- Vacancies: 20 across 14 positions
- Location: Islamabad
- Pay scales: Project Pay Scale PPS-05 to PPS-11
Positions, scales and age limits
| Position | Posts | Scale | Max age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director FCERT | 1 | PPS-11 | 50 |
| Deputy Director SOC | 1 | PPS-10 | 45 |
| Deputy Director Integration | 1 | PPS-10 | 45 |
| Incident Responder | 2 | PPS-09 | 40 |
| Assistant Director Integration | 3 | PPS-09 | 40 |
| SIEM Engineer | 1 | PPS-09 | 40 |
| SOC Analyst L3 | 2 | PPS-09 | 40 |
| SOC Analyst L2 | 2 | PPS-08 | 35 |
| Database Administrator | 1 | PPS-08 | 35 |
| DDO (Accounts/Finance) | 1 | PPS-08 | 45 |
| SOC Analyst L1 | 2 | PPS-07 | 30 |
| Network Engineer | 1 | PPS-07 | 30 |
| Procurement Officer / Specialist | 1 | PPS-07 | 40 |
| Office Assistant | 1 | PPS-05 | 40 |
| Total | 20 |
The age is the advertised maximum, and the notice gives 5 years of general age relaxation.
Qualifications and salary
Each post has its own qualification and experience. Cyber security posts such as SOC Analyst, Incident Responder and SIEM Engineer are technical, while the DDO, procurement and office assistant posts are finance and administrative roles. The exact salary and requirements of each post were not in the summary we used, so read the description of your post on the National Job Portal. Do not assume that one qualification fits every position.
How to apply
- Go to the National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk and sign in or create an account
- Search for the Ministry of Information Technology & Telecommunications vacancies
- Open the Cyber Security for Digital Pakistan (Phase-I) posts
- Choose the post that matches your education and experience, and read its requirements
- Fill in the form with correct personal, educational and professional information
- Submit before the last date
The notice says applications close 15 days after the advertisement was published. Our banner shows 12 October 2026, so please confirm the final date on the portal before you submit.
Frequently asked questions
How many vacancies are there?
20 posts across 14 designations.
Are these permanent jobs?
No. They are contract positions under a project.
Where is the job?
Islamabad.
Is there age relaxation?
Yes, 5 years of general relaxation as per the notice.
Where do I apply?
On the National Job Portal, njp.gov.pk.
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