Director General (IT) / Chief Information Security Officer (MP-II)

Further Details

The National Assembly Secretariat is hiring a Director General (IT) / Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for a two-year contract. Successful applicants will be responsible for leading the IT department, developing cybersecurity strategies, and ensuring data protection with high-level qualifications, and relevant experience. This key role in Islamabad offers a lucrative salary package within the government sector, providing an opportunity for valuable professional growth, and advancement in career development.

Chief Information Security Officer - A Career in Pakistani Government

The National Assembly Secretariat in Islamabad is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional for the position of Director General (IT) / Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) on a contract basis. This is a unique opportunity to lead the IT strategy and ensure the protection of digital assets within the government. This exciting role highlights the requirements for top-tier expert in information security, and digital transformation within Pakistan. This role provides an unparalleled scope for professional growth, career development, and a competitive salary.

• Lead the National Assembly's IT Directorate
• Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies
• Protect critical information systems
• Oversee IT infrastructure and security protocols
• Oversee the incident response plan

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of information security governance, risk management, compliance, incident response, and emerging cyber threats
• Sound knowledge of technology solutions in Information Security, such as XDR, SIEM, SOAR, Threat intelligence, NGFW, WAF, EDR, Pen Testing, Source Code Testing etc
• Strong understanding of cloud security landscape, threats, and best practices to secure cloud infrastructure and services
• In-depth knowledge of generative Al security landscape, including associated threats, risks, and mitigation strategies
• Excellent logical, interpersonal, communication (both oral and written) and analytical skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and communicate effectively with executive leadership
• Familiarity with national and sectoral cybersecurity policies and international standards
• Excellent understanding of emerging technologies such as Cloud Computing, IoT, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Block Chain/Distributed Ledger etc
• Understanding of Privacy and Security in Digital ecosystem

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the National Assembly Secretariat's Directorate of IT
• Formulate policy for Digital Transformation of the National Assembly and its Secretariat
• Monitor and evaluate projects undertaken by the National Assembly Secretariat for digital transformation
• Conduct pre-processing of all projects of the National Assembly Secretariat relating to the digitalization process
• Identify areas where digital interventions can be helpful in the National Assembly Secretariat and to suggest measures for the automation of these areas through Business Process Re-engineering (BPR)
• Coordinate, organize and conduct stakeholders' consultations
• Establish and lead the National Assembly Secretariat's information security strategy, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of digital assets
• Develop and enforce an enterprise-wide information security strategy, policies and procedure as well as to ensure alignment with the Pakistan National Cybersecurity Policy, 2021 along with other relevant national guidelines
• Conduct regular cybersecurity risk assessments and business impact analyses as well as to identify, evaluate and mitigate cyber risks
• Ensure compliance with local and international cybersecurity regulations and standards as well as to lead internal/external audits of security practices/controls
• Oversee deployment and management of security tools, technologies and frameworks as well as to implement controls to safeguard networks, systems, applications and data
• Develop and maintain the incident response plan (IRP) as well as to lead the response to cybersecurity incidents, including containment, recovery, investigation and reporting
• Promote cybersecurity awareness across all levels as well as to develop training programs to improve security posture and reduce human error
• Serve as the primary liaison with National CERT and other regulatory bodies as well as to report regularly to competent authority on cybersecurity posture, risks and ongoing initiatives

How to apply

• Prepare your Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Gather copies of your degrees and professional experience certificates.
• Prepare application along with CV and copies mentioned above.
• Submit the application within ten (10) days.
• Applications must be sent to the contact address provided.

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