State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the Central Bank, is looking for young, talented and energetic candidates for the following OG-3 position in the Information Technology Department, based at Karachi:

Deputy Director- Network Security (OG-3)

Key responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not limited to, the following:
	Planning, engineering, and monitoring the security arrangements for the protection of the network appliances/systems.
	Work closely with information security team to evaluate, test, and troubleshoot appliances/systems. and identify, diagnose, and resolve network security issues.
	Collate, prepare and present comprehensive reports including assessment-based findings, outcomes, and propositions for further network security enhancement.
	Set and maintain protocols and processes and maintain comprehensive documentation related to network and security infrastructure.
	Test and check system for weaknesses in software configurations and hardware.
	Configure, manage and monitor Site to Site and Remote Access VPN.
	Administer Authentication, Authorization and Accounting Servers.
	Upgrade Operating Systems of Network devices for vulnerability compliances.
	Implement Wireless LAN security Controls.
	Manage and monitor Network Intrusion Preventions Systems.
	Research and implement latest technologies and processes that improve the overall security of the systems.
	Implement best practices related to network security controls.
	Prepare technical specifications for new network appliances/systems.
	SLA monitoring and compliances related to Network Security Devices.

 Eligibility Criteria:

Education	Bachelor's or Master's Degree (16 years) in Computer Science / Telecom Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Electronics Engineering from HEC recognized domestic or foreign institutions. Must have CCNA and CCNP Security Certification.
Age:	Maximum 40 years, as of the date of submission of application (as per CNIC).
Experience:	At least Five (05) years post qualification experience in overseeing operations of Networks Security. Preference will be given to candidates having hands on experience of configuration and management of  enterprise firewalls and gateway devices, administration and management of  Cisco Network Admission Control (NAC) and hands on experience on Cisco Firepower Next Generation Firewalls.

 Link to apply:

 Compensation:

Competitive compensation package, as per State Bank rules.

 Application Procedure

Interested candidates meeting the above mentioned eligibility criteria may submit their applications online on https://www.sbp.org.pk/careers/status.asp. The system generated application form may be shared through surface mail addressed to Joint Director, Resource Management, HRD, State Bank of Pakistan, 10th Floor, SBP Main Building, I.I. Chundrigar Road, Karachi. Last date of application submission is November 08, 2021. Applications not on prescribed format will be disregarded. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females & Transgender persons are encouraged to apply.
Misinformation and any attempt to influence the selection process will be considered a definite disqualification for current as well as for all future recruitments in the Bank, even if the candidate is otherwise qualified.