National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) – Latest Technical & Administrative Vacancies (Islamabad HQ – G-5/2)
The Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan, through its flagship organization National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA), has announced multiple new vacancies at the National Data Warehouse, G-5/2, Islamabad. These positions are ideal for professionals in network engineering, information security, NOC operations, and administration who wish to serve in a national-level technology-driven setup. The advertised posts include: Deputy Director (Senior Network Engineer), Assistant Director (Network Engineer), Assistant Director (Information Security Compliance), Deputy Assistant Director (NOC), and Deputy Superintendent. All positions are Islamabad-based, full time, and fall under NADRA’s central infrastructure/operations stream, which supports the national database, identity, and secure services network across Pakistan.
| Posted On | November 2, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Organization | NADRA |
| Location | Islamabad |
| Job Type | Federal Government |
| Address | HR Directorate National Database & Registration Authority Headquarters, G-5/2, Islamabad |
| Last Date | November 16, 2025 |
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This recruitment is being carried out under NADRA’s policy for hiring highly skilled technical staff to manage core network switches, next-generation firewalls, ZTNA-based architectures, SOC-aligned security controls, NOC operations, and administrative coordination. If you have hands-on experience with Juniper, Cisco, H3C, Fortigate, IDS/IPS, VPN, SD-WAN, DNS filtering, or ISO 27001-based security compliance, this announcement is for you.
3. Job Position Details 📋
| # | Position Title | Max Age | Education (HEC Verified) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deputy Director (Senior Network Engineer) | 44 Years | Bachelor’s (4 Years) in CS/IT/Telecom/Software/Information Security or equivalent; Master’s preferred | Islamabad (National Data Warehouse, G-5/2) |
| 2 | Assistant Director (Network Engineer) | 37 Years | Bachelor’s (4 Years) in CS/IT/Telecom/Software Engineering or related; Master’s preferred | Islamabad |
| 3 | Assistant Director (Information Security Compliance) | 37 Years | Bachelor’s (4 Years) in CS/IT/IS/Cyber Security or equivalent; 16 Years education required | Islamabad |
| 4 | Deputy Assistant Director (NOC) | 30 Years | Bachelor’s (4 Years) in CS/Software/IT or equivalent | Islamabad |
| 5 | Deputy Superintendent | 40 Years | 14 Years Graduation from HEC-recognized university | Islamabad |
🟡 All degrees must be attested by HEC. Minimum 16 years of education is a must for BS-level positions, as stated in the advertisement.
4. Role-Wise Snapshot & Requirements ✅
4.1 Deputy Director (Senior Network Engineer) – Age limit 44
- Experience: Preferably 7+ years in network roles.
- Preferred Certifications: CCNA, CCNP, CEH or relevant security certs.
- Core Responsibilities:
- Manage and operate core network switches and NG firewalls.
- Troubleshoot complex Juniper, Cisco, H3C, Fortigate-based network devices.
- Prepare, maintain, and update SOPs, support manuals, and network documentation.
- Implement and monitor Security Policies, IDS/IPS, DNS Filtering, Email Spam Tagging, Geo-fencing.
- Strong command on ZTNA-based network architecture, SSL VPN, Host Binding & 2FA.
- Technical knowledge of Layer-2 & Layer-3 switching, routing, and network hardening.
- Soft Skills: Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
4.2 Assistant Director (Network Engineer) – Age limit 37
- Experience: Preferably 5 years in network services.
- Technical Know-How:
- Operation of core network switches and NG firewalls.
- Troubleshooting of multi-brand network devices.
- Documentation of policies, routes, SOPs, configuration manuals.
- Understanding of ZTNA-based network setups, SSL VPN, Host Binding, 2FA.
- Ability to work in morning and evening shifts.
- Competencies: Communication, interpersonal, and teamwork.
4.3 Assistant Director (Information Security Compliance) – Age limit 37
- Experience: Preferably 3 years in information/cyber security.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance of NADRA’s cybersecurity policies with national & international standards.
- Monitor controls in line with ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PDPA-like frameworks.
- Coordinate with internal and external teams for security audits, remediation, and risk treatment.
- Prepare, review, and update security policies, procedures, and awareness material.
- Ability to develop and implement cybersecurity policies across departments.
4.4 Deputy Assistant Director (NOC) – Age limit 30
- Experience: Preferably 1 year in relevant NOC/operations roles.
- Tasks:
- Perform first-level monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident reporting.
- Monitor services, links, and circuits via tools like SolarWinds / Nagios / PRTG.
- Track and escalate critical network/IT incidents as per SOPs.
- Maintain daily NOC logs, emails, and reporting dashboards.
- Basic knowledge of network devices, firewalls, VPN, TCP/IP is required.
4.5 Deputy Superintendent – Age limit 40
- Education: 14 years graduation.
- Experience: 8+ years in clerical/administrative/support roles.
- Responsibilities:
- Office coordination, record maintenance, correspondence.
- Drafting of official letters and reports.
- Strong command in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to liaise with multiple departments and maintain filing systems.
6. How to Apply 📨
- ✅ Online Application:
Visit the official careers portal at https://careers.nadra.gov.pk and open the relevant vacancy. (You can also scan the QR code shown in the advertisement.) - ✅ Create / Update Profile:
Fill in all required details, upload your latest CV, and make sure your educational documents are HEC-attested. - ✅ Apply for the Desired Post:
Select the exact position name (for example, Deputy Director – Senior Network Engineer). Applications with an incorrect title may not be considered.
