Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MoIB) – Digital Communication Department Jobs (Islamabad/Lahore) — Deputy Director (Network & Security), Assistant Director (Full-Stack Developer), Deputy Assistant Director (Admin)
The Digital Communication Department (DCD), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of Pakistan is hiring on contract against a PSDP project. Applications are invited for three high-impact roles based on open merit: Deputy Director (Network & Security) – PPS-08, Assistant Director (Full-Stack Developer) – PPS-07, and Deputy Assistant Director (Admin) – PPS-06. Duty stations are Islamabad and Lahore (project posts). The initial contract is six months or till project completion (whichever is earlier) and is extendable subject to need and performance. Recruitment, testing and fee collection are through NTS. Only online applications are accepted within 15 days of this advertisement.
| Posted On | December 28, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Organization | Ministry of Information |
| Location | Islamabad |
| Job Type | Federal Government |
| Address | Project Director (NIMAR), PBC Headquarters, 1st Floor, Constitution Avenue, G-5, Islamabad |
| Last Date | January 11, 2026 |
| Alert | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Job Position Details 🧾
| # | Position & Pay Scale | No. of Posts | Location | What You’ll Do (Core Duties) | Eligibility & Age |
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| 1 | Deputy Director (Network & Security) – PPS-08 | 01 | Islamabad/Lahore | • Manage acquisition, installation and maintenance of NIMAR’s LAN/WAN • Recommend new products/services; optimize network performance & security • Draft and enforce technical standards, security policies and upgrades • Act as platform interface with vendor teams for complex incidents • Lead risk, vulnerability & incident management (L2 investigations, escalations) • Provide cloud security guidance for apps integrating into the government stack | Education: Second Class/Grade “C” Master’s/Bachelor’s (16 years) in CS/IT/Software Engineering (HEC recognized) OR Second Class/Grade “C” Bachelor’s (16 years) in Computer/Electrical/Computer Systems/Computer Engineering (PEC/HEC recognized). Experience: 5+ years in network administration/operations/security in Govt/Semi-Govt/Private sector. Certifications (preferred): CDCP and relevant network/security certifications. Max age: 35 years (Govt. relaxation as per rules). |
| 2 | Assistant Director (Full-Stack Developer) – PPS-07 | 01 | Islamabad/Lahore | • Own the full software development lifecycle (concept → deployment) • Build responsive front-ends and robust back-ends; design APIs • Develop secure, scalable apps; write unit/integration tests; optimize UX • Integrate databases, third-party libraries, and visual design systems • Troubleshoot, debug, document; set up security & data-protection controls • Work alongside data scientists/analysts to improve product features | Education: Second Class/Grade “C” Master’s/Bachelor’s (16 years) in CS/IT/Software Engineering (HEC) OR Second Class/Grade “C” Bachelor’s (16 years) in CS/Computer/Software Engineering (HEC/PEC). Experience: Hands-on full-stack development (front-end & back-end frameworks) preferred. Max age: 30 years (relaxation per rules). |
| 3 | Deputy Assistant Director (Admin) – PPS-06 | 01 | Islamabad/Lahore | • Handle administrative & financial matters for Project Director • Draft/dispatch official correspondence (memos, letters, faxes, emails) • Organize meetings, maintain filing systems & records • Coordinate Admin assistance to project staff and DCD • Support procurement documentation, logistics and asset management | Education: Second Class/Grade “C” Bachelor’s (16 years) in Business Administration/Arts or equivalent (HEC) OR Second Class/Grade “C” Bachelor’s (16 years) in Computer/Systems/Computer Engineering (PEC/HEC). Preference: Exposure to IT & System Administration, OS & Software installation. Max age: 28 years (relaxation per rules). |
✅ Male and female candidates are eligible.
✅ All posts are merit-based; place of posting is Islamabad/Lahore as per project needs.
✅ Government employees must apply through proper channel; if selected, they must resign from current Govt service before joining a project post as per rules.
What We’re Looking For (Role-Wise Guidance) ✅
Deputy Director (Network & Security) — PPS-08
This leadership-track role suits engineers who have run enterprise LAN/WAN, implemented defense-in-depth, and handled incident response. You should be comfortable with:
- Routing/switching, firewalls, VPNs, WAFs, NAC, IDS/IPS, SIEM and log pipelines.
- Network baselining, capacity planning, and hardening (config standards, ACLs, RBAC).
- Drafting policies/standards, vendor coordination, and change management.
- Hands-on experience with cloud connectivity & security patterns.
- Certifications like CDCP, CCNP/CCIE, CEH, CompTIA Security+, Palo Alto/Cisco/Fortinet, or ISO-27001 exposure add an edge.
Assistant Director (Full-Stack Developer) — PPS-07
A product-minded engineer who can turn ideas into secure, tested software. We welcome experience with:
- Front-end frameworks (React/Angular/Vue) and TypeScript/JavaScript.
- Back-end stacks (Node.js/.NET/Java/Python), RESTful APIs, and AuthN/AuthZ.
- SQL/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL/MongoDB), ORMs, and migrations.
- CI/CD, containerization (Docker), basic cloud services, and logging/monitoring.
- Accessibility, responsive UI, and OWASP Top-10 mitigations.
Deputy Assistant Director (Admin) — PPS-06
We need a meticulous organizer who can keep the project office humming:
- Fluent official drafting and record management; meeting minutes and follow-ups.
- Familiar with GoP file movement, procurement paperwork, and asset logs.
- Comfortable with IT basics (OS installation, email clients, printers, spreadsheets).
- A calm, service-oriented communicator who can coordinate across teams.
Benefits of Working on a Federal PSDP Project
- Meaningful national service: Your work powers secure communication at the heart of government.
- Learning velocity: Real exposure to large-scale networks, security operations, and production software.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Engage with media cells, analytics, policy, and vendor ecosystems.
- Career signaling: PPS project roles demonstrate you can deliver under standards, deadlines, and audits.
Compensation and benefits follow PPS project norms for the relevant grade, with tenure tied to project timelines and performance.
How to Apply (NTS) — Step-by-Step 🧭
- Visit NTS Website
Go to www.nts.org.pk and open the project page for Digital Communication Department (MoIB). - Register & Fill the Online Form
- Create/login to your NTS account.
- Select the exact post (you may apply for more than one post, but submit a separate application for each).
- Enter accurate information that matches your CNIC and degrees.
- Pay the Test Fee 💳
- Generate the challan from NTS and pay online via 1Link banks/ATM/Internet banking, JazzCash/Easypaisa, or TCS Express Counters.
- Keep the paid receipt safe.
- Upload Documents 📝
- CNIC (front/back), recent photo, academic degrees/transcripts, equivalence (if any), experience certificates, and professional certifications.
- Ensure file names are clear (e.g.,
Degree_MSCS.pdf,CNIC_Name.jpg).
For queries/test schedule: visit www.nts.org.pk or call 051-8444441.
Departmental Contact (project): Project Director (NIMAR), PBC Headquarters, 1st Floor, Constitution Avenue, G-5, Islamabad — Ph: 051-9207103.
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