System / Network Penetration Tester
National Telecommunication and Information Security Board (NTISB)
Closed. The last date to apply was .
- Last date to apply
- 3 Aug 2026
- Advertised on
- 19 Jul 2026
- Total posts
- 1
- Pay scale
- PPS-7
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Job nature
- Contract
- Shift
- Morning
- Region
- Islamabad Capital Territory
Location
- Islamabad
About this vacancy
Minimum five (5) years of post-qualification experience, including at least three (3) years in the relevant field. Only post-qualification experience, i.e., experience acquired after completion of 16 years of education, will be considered. Comprehensive knowledge of computer security, including forensics, systems analysis and more Insight into how hackers exploit the human element to gain unauthorized • Perform penetration tests on computer systems, networks and applications • Create new testing methods to identify vulnerabilities • Perform physical security assessments of systems, servers and other network devices to identify areas that require physical protection • Pinpoint methods and entry points that attackers may use to exploit vulnerabilities or weaknesses • Search for weaknesses in common software, web applications and proprietary systems • Research, evaluate, document and discuss findings with IT teams and management • Review and provide feedback for information security fixes • Establish improvements for existing security services, including hardware, software, policies and procedures • Identify areas where improvement is needed in security education and awareness for users • Be sensitive to corporate considerations when performing testing (i.e. minimize downtime and loss of employee productivity) • Stay updated on the latest malware and security threats Qualification: Minimum 16x years having major in Cyber Security / Network Security / Information Security /Computer Science /Computer Engineering /Electrical Engg/telecom Engineering / Electronics/ Information Assurance, etc. PMP and relevant certifications i.e OSCP, OSWE, Pentest, CEH, are must. Quota: Merit
Duties and responsibilities
- Minimum five (5) years of post-qualification experience, including at least three (3) years in the relevant field. Only post-qualification experience, i.e., experience acquired after completion of 16 years of education, will be considered. Comprehensive knowledge of computer security, including forensics, systems analysis and more Insight into how hackers exploit the human element to gain unauthorized
- Perform penetration tests on computer systems, networks and applications
- Create new testing methods to identify vulnerabilities
- Perform physical security assessments of systems, servers and other network devices to identify areas that require physical protection
- Pinpoint methods and entry points that attackers may use to exploit vulnerabilities or weaknesses
- Search for weaknesses in common software, web applications and proprietary systems
- Research, evaluate, document and discuss findings with IT teams and management
- Review and provide feedback for information security fixes
- Establish improvements for existing security services, including hardware, software, policies and procedures
- Identify areas where improvement is needed in security education and awareness for users
- Be sensitive to corporate considerations when performing testing (i.e. minimize downtime and loss of employee productivity)
- Stay updated on the latest malware and security threats Qualification: Minimum 16x years having major in Cyber Security / Network Security / Information Security /Computer Science /Computer Engineering /Electrical Engg/telecom Engineering / Electronics/ Information Assurance, etc. PMP and relevant certifications i.e OSCP, OSWE, Pentest, CEH, are must. Quota: Merit
Experience required
- Required experience: At least 5 years
- 5 Years
Age limit
- All candidates: 18 – 40 years
- Age is counted on the closing date, 3 Aug 2026.
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Selection process and test pattern
- Paper type: Mcqs
How to apply
- Open the official application link shown on this page.
- Apply to National Telecommunication and Information Security Board (NTISB) using the method the advertisement specifies.
- Check the eligibility criteria above against the official advertisement before paying any fee.
- Submit so that the application reaches on or before 3 Aug 2026.
- Keep your challan, tracking ID and a copy of everything you sent.
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- National Telecommunication and Information Security Board (NTISB)
- Application link
- njp.gov.pk
- Added to this site
- 30 Jul 2026
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