Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Job at PPRA

Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) is hiring for the post of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) through the National Jobs Portal (NJP), the federal government's official recruitment site. 1 Vacancy advertised, contract appointment. Mandatory Certification: CISM or CISSP.

Key responsibilities

• Advise senior management on cybersecurity risks, threats, priorities, and overall security posture
• Oversee cybersecurity risk management, incident response, vulnerability management, identity and privileged access security, and security compliance
• Provide security oversight for PPRA applications, data, networks, cloud and local environments, and third-party/managed security services
• Ensure application-level security, secure development practices, security assessments, and timely remediation of identified risks
• Oversee cybersecurity audits, compliance reviews, and security requirements for business continuity and disaster recovery
• Coordinate with relevant Government cybersecurity authorities, regulators, auditors, and service providers, as required
• Perform any other cybersecurity responsibility assigned by the Competent Authority

Requirements

• Higher qualification in the relevant field shall be preferred
• Experience: 10 Years
• Age limit: maximum 55 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.