Assistant Director (Network Engineer - Core Networks)
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- Last date to apply
- 27 Sept 2026
- Advertised on
- 13 Sept 2026
- Total posts
- 1
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Job nature
- Contract
- Shift
- Rotational
- Category
- Information Technology
- Region
- Punjab
- Office / unit
- Lahore Region - DHA Lahore
Location
- Lahore, Punjab
About this vacancy
NADRA Lahore Region requires an Assistant Director (Network Engineer - Core Networks) on a contractual basis at DHA Lahore, responsible for operation, troubleshooting, optimization and security of core network elements with 24/7 support including shifts and weekends. Selected candidate will undergo a 6 months probation period, extendable subject to performance.
Duties and responsibilities
- Manage Layer 2/3 switches, core firewalls, WAF and IDS/IPS
- Manage routine operations and troubleshooting for core network elements
- Perform network optimization including bandwidth monitoring, QoS, health checks, SLA monitoring, preventive maintenance and incident management
- Oversee implementation, commissioning and RMA processes for network hardware
- Ensure physical infrastructure standards including cabling and equipment mounting
- Conduct redundancy testing, backups and restoration verification
- Implement information security tasks including encryption and firewalling
- Maintain documentation including SOPs, IP schemes, engineering drawings and manuals
- Manage inventory, vendor SLAs and coordination with audit, HQ and other teams
- Monitor performance and provide 24/7 support including shift work and weekends
Eligibility criteria
- Bachelor's - BS Computer Science, BS Information Technology, BS Telecom Engineering, BS Software Engineering, in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecom Engineering, Software Engineering, recognised by HEC
- Bachelor's (4 years) in Computer Science/Information Technology/Telecom Engineering/Software Engineering or equivalent
- Degrees must be attested by HEC
- Strong communication, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills
- Availability for shift work and weekends
- NOC required for Government/Semi-Government employees
Experience required
- Required experience: At least 3 years
- Minimum 3 years of experience in network operations
Age limit
- All candidates: 18 – 37 years
- Age is counted on the closing date, 27 Sept 2026.
- The upper limit already includes the general age relaxation of 5 years; it is not added again.
An upper limit of 37 years means you must not have reached that age on the date age is counted. A relaxation applies only to the candidates the advertisement names, with the proof it asks for.
In the advertisement's words:
- Maximum age 37 years including 5 years general relaxation
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Selection process and test pattern
- Written or screening test
- Interview
- Medical examination
- Paper type: Mcqs
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview. Application guide available in the Downloads section of the NADRA careers portal. Electronic gadgets such as mobile phones and smart watches are not allowed during test/interview.
Required documents
- CNIC
- HEC Attested Degrees/Certificates
- Experience Certificates
- NOC (Government/Semi-Government employees)
- Medical Fitness Certificate
- Character Certificate
How to apply
- Sign in with PAKID on the NADRA careers portal
- Complete the online application form
- Upload required documents
- Submit the application online before the deadline
Official source
- Advertised by
- National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)
- Application link
- careers.nadra.gov.pk
- Added to this site
- 23 Sept 2026
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