Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
About the Role
Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA), Islamabad invites applications for the executive position of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) under the national e-Procurement Project 'e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS)'. The CISO leads national procurement platform cybersecurity, compliance, and threat mitigation.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct cybersecurity architecture, threat defense, and information security policies for the national EPADS digital procurement infrastructure.
- Ensure strict adherence to the Pakistan Information Security Framework (PISF), ISO 27001, and federal digital security standards.
- Lead continuous vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits across cloud servers and web portals.
- Establish 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) incident response protocols, disaster recovery plans, and cyber forensics.
- Advise PPRA leadership and the Federal Government on digital procurement vulnerabilities, risk mitigation, and security roadmap.
Qualifications & Skills
Basic Requirements
- Master's or 16-year Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Security from an HEC-recognized university.
- Minimum 10-12 years of progressive IT experience with at least 5 years in senior cybersecurity leadership roles.
- In-depth understanding of PKI infrastructure, application security, cloud security architectures, and cryptographic standards.
- Demonstrated experience securing high-traffic enterprise portals or public sector digital platforms.
- Upper age limit: 55 years.
Preferred Qualifications
- Industry certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CCISO.
- Previous experience in national-level e-governance, banking, or fintech digital security deployments.
How to Apply
Official application process and instructions for Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA).
Apply online through the National Job Portal (NJP) at https://njp.gov.pk.
Detailed job description and eligibility criteria are also accessible on the PPRA official portal at https://www.ppra.org.pk.
Online applications must be submitted before the closing date on November 24, 2026.
About Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA)
The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) is an autonomous federal regulatory body tasked with regulating procurement of goods, works, and services across public sector entities in Pakistan.
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