Assistant Director (Penetration Testing & Red Teaming)
VerifiedInformation Technology
- Last date to apply
- 12 Sept 2026
- Published on
- 28 Aug 2026
- Total posts
- 1
- Salary
- PKR 145,000 – 150,000 per month
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Job nature
- Regular
- Shift
- Morning
- Category
- Information Technology
- Region
- Punjab
Location
- Lahore, Punjab
About this vacancy
Assistant Director (Penetration Testing & Red Teaming) conducting penetration tests and red team engagements across PLRA systems, applications and infrastructure. Punjab Land Records Authority has advertised a post of Assistant Director (Penetration Testing & Red Teaming) in Punjab. Place of posting: Lahore, Punjab.
- Post
- Assistant Director (Penetration Testing & Red Teaming)
- Department
- Punjab Land Records Authority
- Total posts
- 1
- Salary
- PKR 145,000 – 150,000 per month
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Job nature
- Regular
- Category
- Information Technology
- Region
- Punjab
- Last date to apply
- 12 Sept 2026
Duties and responsibilities
- 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
Eligibility criteria
- 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
- At least 03 years post-qualification experience in penetration testing and red teaming
- Must hold CEH, OSCP, LPT, RTO or PenTest+ certification (OSCP preferred)
Experience required
- 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
Age limit
- Male: 24 – 34 years
- Female: 24 – 34 years
- Transgender: 24 – 34 years
Age is normally counted as at the closing date given in the official advertisement. Any relaxation shown above applies only where the advertisement allows it - it is never automatic.
Selection process and test pattern
- Interview
- Paper type: Mcqs
Required documents
- Domicile
How to apply
- Register on Punjab Job Portal
- Apply Online
- Submit Application