Application Security Engineer Government Job at PPRA

Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) is hiring for the post of Application Security Engineer through the National Jobs Portal (NJP), the federal government's official recruitment site. 1 Vacancy advertised, contract appointment. Familiarity with regulatory compliance, audit processes, and security documentation within public sector or enterprise environments. Job Description: Continuous monitoring and analysis of application logs, database activities, APIs, and user behavior using SIEM and application security tools to identify suspicious or anomalous activities.

Key responsibilities

• Conducting vulnerability assessments, secure code reviews, and coordinating remediation of application-level and database-related security weaknesses in alignment with OWASP Top 10 standards
• Supporting secure software operations by coordinating with development and DevOps teams on security requirements, patches, configuration changes, and secure SDLC implementation
• Supporting compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and information security frameworks such as ISO/IEC
• Any other responsibility or task assigned by the Project Director for ensuring the seamless security of the EPADS Application

Requirements

• Qualification: Minimum a Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized university
• Mandatory certifications: CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant and verifiable post-qualification experience in Application Security, Information Security, or SOC operations
• Experience in securing web applications, APIs, databases, and enterprise systems
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability assessment tools, SIEM platforms, and application security testing methodologies (SAST/DAST)
• Ensuring secure system integrations with external entities including Banks, AGPR, and other organizational systems at application and data layers
• Age limit: maximum 40 years
• Citizen of Pakistan; government servants apply through proper channel

Location and schedule

• Place of posting as stated by the department
• Contract post
• 1 Vacancy
• Last date to apply: 20 Nov 2026

Salary and benefits

A government post paid on the department's pay scale, with the allowances that come with it. The posting does not give a figure.

How to apply

Apply on the National Jobs Portal (njp.gov.pk); an NJP account is needed. Shortlisted candidates are contacted by the department.