Chief Technology Officer

• Develop and execute strategic technology roadmaps, translating business objectives into actionable technical plans. • Design and enhance Data Center infrastructure, ensuring scalability, resilience, and operational excellence. • Optimize OPEX and ensure effective budget capitalization while maintaining high service availability and efficiency. • Lead operations frameworks, capacity planning, process improvements, certifications, and compliance readiness. • Oversee procurement strategy, vendor management, and SLA governance to ensure performance and accountability. • Drive major incident management and ensure root cause analysis (RCA) governance with rapid issue resolution. • Integrate Data Center management tools with enterprise service management systems for seamless operations. • Collaborate with enterprise architecture teams to evaluate and align emerging technologies with corporate standards and scalability goals. • Engage with corporate and client teams for technical onboarding/offboarding and support pre/post-sales engagements. • Ensure customer-centric service delivery, maintaining vendor satisfaction above defined KPIs (target: 95%+). • Conduct periodic vendor performance reviews, ensure SLA adherence, and execute contingency plans as required. • Oversee regulatory, compliance, ISO, and DC Tier documentation, ensuring audit readiness and bridging compliance gaps. • Lead initiatives in emerging technologies including AI, Quantum Computing, IoT, and Cybersecurity for future scalability. Experience: • Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in technology leadership, data center operations, and emerging technologies; proven record in system design, innovation management, and digital infrastructure development.Strategic technology planning, data center management, cloud architecture, cybersecurity, R&D leadership, AI/Quantum computing knowledge, emerging technology integration, and team leadership. • Progressive experience in technology leadership, infrastructure operations, and innovation management. • Proven track record in Data Center infrastructure management, including design, migration and upgrades. • Demonstrated success in end-to-end Data Center execution, from architecture to operations. • Strong expertise in cost optimization, cybersecurity, and high-availability service delivery. • Proven expertise in IT strategy formulation, infrastructure planning, and digital transformation. • Hands-on understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, network security, and cloud integration. • Knowledge of quantum communication systems, post-quantum encryption, and R&D coordination will be a major advantage. • Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and stakeholder coordination capabilities Education / Qualification • PhD or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. • Expertise in Data Centers, Emerging Technologies, and Quantum Computing preferred. • Preferred Certifications (will be considered a strong plus): Candidates possessing any of the following certifications will be given preference: • Networking & Infrastructure: CCNP, CCIE, CompTIA Network+, JNCIE, Azure Solutions Architect Expert • Cybersecurity & Governance: CISSP, CISM, CEH, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, • Cloud & Systems: AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional), Google Cloud Architect, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), ITIL v4 Expert Quantum Valley Pakistan- Ministry of Defence has advertised a post of Chief Technology Officer in Federal. Place of posting: Islamabad, Federal.

Post

Chief Technology Officer

Department

Quantum Valley Pakistan- Ministry of Defence

Total posts

1

Pay scale

PPS-11

Employment type

Full Time

Job nature

Contract

Region

Federal

Last date to apply

8 Aug 2026

• Develop and execute strategic technology roadmaps, translating business objectives into actionable technical plans
• Design and enhance Data Center infrastructure, ensuring scalability, resilience, and operational excellence
• Optimize OPEX and ensure effective budget capitalization while maintaining high service availability and efficiency
• Lead operations frameworks, capacity planning, process improvements, certifications, and compliance readiness
• Oversee procurement strategy, vendor management, and SLA governance to ensure performance and accountability
• Drive major incident management and ensure root cause analysis (RCA) governance with rapid issue resolution
• Integrate Data Center management tools with enterprise service management systems for seamless operations
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture teams to evaluate and align emerging technologies with corporate standards and scalability goals
• Engage with corporate and client teams for technical onboarding/offboarding and support pre/post-sales engagements
• Ensure customer-centric service delivery, maintaining vendor satisfaction above defined KPIs (target: 95%+)
• Conduct periodic vendor performance reviews, ensure SLA adherence, and execute contingency plans as required
• Oversee regulatory, compliance, ISO, and DC Tier documentation, ensuring audit readiness and bridging compliance gaps
• Lead initiatives in emerging technologies including AI, Quantum Computing, IoT, and Cybersecurity for future scalability. Experience
• Progressive experience in technology leadership, infrastructure operations, and innovation management
• Proven track record in Data Center infrastructure management, including design, migration and upgrades
• Demonstrated success in end-to-end Data Center execution, from architecture to operations
• Strong expertise in cost optimization, cybersecurity, and high-availability service delivery
• Proven expertise in IT strategy formulation, infrastructure planning, and digital transformation
• Hands-on understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, network security, and cloud integration
• Knowledge of quantum communication systems, post-quantum encryption, and R&D coordination will be a major advantage
• Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and stakeholder coordination capabilities Education / Qualification
• Expertise in Data Centers, Emerging Technologies, and Quantum Computing preferred
• Preferred Certifications (will be considered a strong plus): Candidates possessing any of the following certifications will be given preference
• Networking & Infrastructure: CCNP, CCIE, CompTIA Network+, JNCIE, Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Cybersecurity & Governance: CISSP, CISM, CEH, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor,
• Cloud & Systems: AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional), Google Cloud Architect, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), ITIL v4 Expert

• Master - PhD, MS, in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Related Field PhD, MS In Computer Science
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in technology leadership, data center operations, and emerging technologies; proven record in system design, innovation management, and digital infrastructure development.Strategic technology planning, data center management, cloud architecture, cybersecurity, R&D leadership, AI/Quantum computing knowledge, emerging technology integration, and team leadership
• PhD or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

• Required experience: At least 15 years
• • Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in technology leadership, data center operations, and emerging technologies; proven record in system design, innovation management, and digital infrastructure development.Strategic technology planning, data center management, cloud architecture, cybersecurity, R&D leadership, AI/Quantum computing knowledge, emerging technology integration, and team leadership.

1. Written or screening test

• Paper type: Mcqs

1. Open the official application link shown on this page.
2. Apply to Quantum Valley Pakistan- Ministry of Defence using the method the advertisement specifies.
3. Check the eligibility criteria above against the official advertisement before paying any fee.
4. Submit so that the application reaches on or before 8 Aug 2026.
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