Deputy Director (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing - VAPT) at National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Islamabad

Further Details

National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is now recruiting in Islamabad. Apply for the position of Deputy Director (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing - VAPT). The required qualification is Bachelor. This role is within the Government industry. A bachelor degree is preferred. The application process commenced on 25 May, 2026 via Advertisement Image. Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications before the deadline on 07 June, 2026. This is a prime opportunity to join a renowned organization. For a step-by-step application guide and full eligibility criteria, please see the official advertisement on https://www.jobseed.pk.

Deputy Director (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing - VAPT) at National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)

We have an immediate opening for the post of Deputy Director (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing - VAPT). The job location is Islamabad.

Key Requirements:

• Qualification: Bachelor
• Experience: 72 months minimum
• Vacancies: 1

This is a fantastic chance to work with a reputed organization and grow professionally.

Skills

• Experience in Application/Network Security and Penetration Testing
• Proficiency in Gen AI tools and technologies to support and conduct VAPT
• CEH Certified, CHFI Certified preferable
• Expertise on system, encryption, authentication, security specific code
• Knowledge of application technologies and standards (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, JSON, Python, XML, SSL/TLS, REST, SAML, OAuth, C#, PHP)
• Experience in Desktop, Web and Mobile Application Penetration Testing
• Expertise in deploying and operating security tools (Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus, Kali Linux, Hydra, Dnspy, Mobsf)
• Knowledge of software and network architecture and application security/pen testing standards
• Ability to manage the assessment of web applications, mobile applications, APIs, and review technical reports
• Conduct source code reviews, static and dynamic application security testing (SAST, DAST)
• Knowledge of Cloud Security, Security Orchestration Platforms, Cluster, Containerization and DevSecOps
• Ability to develop and maintain code review guidelines and standards
• Collaborate with development teams to improve and recommendations on code quality and secure coding
• Collaboration with infrastructure teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Stay updated on programming languages and secure coding techniques
• Develop and maintain tools and scripts for automated security testing
• Understanding of ethical hacking standards, security compliance requirements, and secure Al usage practices
• Familiarity with Al-assisted penetration testing tools and Machine Learning based security analysis

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with application development teams to provide security expertise on system, encryption, authentication, security specific code
• Manage the assessment of web applications, mobile applications, APIs, and review technical reports/recommendations
• Conduct source code reviews, static and dynamic application security testing (SAST, DAST)
• Develop and maintain code review guidelines and standards
• Collaborate with development teams to improve and provide recommendations on code quality and secure coding
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Stay updated on programming languages and secure coding techniques
• Develop and maintain tools and scripts for automated security testing
• Understanding of ethical hacking standards, security compliance requirements, and secure Al usage practices

How to apply

How to Apply for Deputy Director (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing - VAPT):

• Go to the NADRA careers website. Visit https://careers.nadra.gov.pk to explore the complete instructions.
• Fill out the Online Application: Make sure all the information you provide in your online application is accurate and true.
• Attach the Necessary Documents: Prepare your CV or resume and any other documents that are necessary. Attach scanned copies as prompted by the online application system.
• Submit the Application: After finishing the application and attaching all required documents, carefully submit your application before the deadline, which is June 07, 2026.