Assistant Director (Penetration Testing & Red Teaming)

Assistant Director (Penetration Testing & Red Teaming) conducting penetration tests and red team engagements across PLRA systems, applications and infrastructure.

• Conduct penetration tests on networks, operating systems, web applications, APIs, mobile apps, infrastructure, cloud environments and connected devices
• Identify weaknesses and attack vectors by analyzing security controls and configurations
• Perform advanced cyber-attacks including social engineering, phishing and APTs
• Collaborate with IT teams to improve detection, response capabilities and incident response procedures
• Execute red teaming exercises simulating real-world attacks
• Develop and automate adversary emulation tools and vulnerability discovery techniques
• Design proof-of-concepts to bypass defensive measures and replicate threat actor tactics
• Demonstrate proficiency in Python, Bash and PowerShell scripting
• Validate mitigation measures through post-remediation activities
• Generate detailed reports on attacks, exploits and recommended remediation practices

• Bachelors (16 Years) - BS Information Security, BS Information Technology, BS Computer Science, BS Software Engineering, BS Electrical Engineering, BS Electronic Engineering, BS Cyber Security, in Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Cyber Security, recognised by HEC
• Minimum 16 years of education in Information Security, IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or Cyber Security from an HEC recognized university
• Must hold CEH, OSCP, LPT, RTO or PenTest+ certification (OSCP preferred)

• Required experience: At least 3 years
• At least 03 years post-qualification experience in cyber security assessment, penetration testing and red teaming within large-scale national or international organizations
• Experience accepted from: Large-Scale National Organizations, International Organizations

• All candidates: 24 – 34 years
• Age is counted on the closing date, 12 Sept 2026.

An upper limit of 34 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.

1. Interview

• Paper type: Mcqs

• Domicile

• Document checklist for this application

1. Register on Punjab Job Portal
2. Apply Online
3. Submit Application

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Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA)

Application link

jobs.punjab.gov.pk

Added to this site

29 Aug 2026

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