Careers

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the Central Bank, is looking for experienced IT professionals for following contractual positions in Information Technology Operations Department (ITOD) and IT Programs & Project Management Department (ITP&PMD). The positions are based in Karachi (unless stated otherwise).

Systems Administrator

Key responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not limited to, the following:

  • Manage security system operations of applications and servers on Windows and Linux server hosting arrangements.
  • Perform administration and monitoring of Microsoft Windows and Linux-based servers, operating systems, and associated services including Active Directory, Email Servers, File Storage, SQL Servers, DHCP, and DNS.
  • Monitor and manage internet proxy appliances, email security gateways, associated services, and user access management.
  • Provide Level-1 technical support to end-users and support escalated incidents and requests registered in the IT Service Desk, ensuring timely resolution and/or escalation to management where required.
  • Coordinate with OEMs and SLA vendors for resolution of technical issues and implementation of projects.
  • Prepare draft documents for approval, including daily checklists, SOPs, configuration details, incident reports, and change requests.
  • Respond to and resolve requests from IT teams related to Windows servers and associated services.
  • Provide support and perform issue resolution of all relevant system components hosted at SBP-managed Data Centers (Primary and DR) nationwide and Windows servers at SBP-managed subsidiaries.
  • Participate in Disaster Recovery (DR), Business Continuity Planning (BCP), and Cyber Recovery drills for servers and applications.
  • Prepare draft documents for approval to establish and implement standards, policies, procedures, and practices as per organizational and operational needs, and ensure proper maintenance and record-keeping of approved documents.
  • Prepare and maintain documentation including operations manuals, technical installation and configuration documents, disaster recovery procedures, and risk registers, and provide feedback on policies related to Windows-based systems.
  • Undertake and complete any other technology or IT systems-related tasks assigned by the supervisor.
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Senior Applications Developer / Senior Software Engineer

Key responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not limited to, the following:

  • Develop enterprise-level, web-enabled software applications to automate business processes, operations, and workflows using web application frameworks and programming languages.
  • Engage in all project phases of the full software development life cycle (SDLC), including design, coding, testing, post-installation configuration, performance tuning, and post-installation issue resolution.
  • Collect and analyze business requirements and translate them into comprehensive and cohesive solution proposals.
  • Develop Management Information Systems (MIS), including fixed reports for publication and dynamic MIS for analytical end-users.
  • Coordinate with Database Administration (DBA) and System Administration teams for the development and deployment of new applications in live/production environments.
  • Analyze, discuss, and remediate vulnerabilities identified by the IT Security team.
  • Implement secure source code practices throughout relevant phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
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Enterprise IT Architect

Key responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not limited to, the following: 

  • Develop and maintain the overall Enterprise Technology Blueprint.
  • Design and develop process maps for all enterprise processes and their high-level interfaces.
  • Develop architecture and designs to meet current and anticipated future IT requirements of the organization.
  • Develop, review, and keep up to date all IT design, process, policy, and specification documentation to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance.
  • Translate logical designs into physical designs while considering business requirements, target environments, processes, performance requirements, existing systems and services, and safety-related aspects.
  • Provide advice to management during the design and planning phases of IT systems to ensure requirements—particularly capacity, recovery, performance, and security—are incorporated into overall specifications.
  • Interface with internal and external stakeholders, partners, suppliers, and service providers to ensure IT systems and services are designed to meet agreed service levels and performance targets.
  • Plan and execute projects across different development domains.
  • Liaise with business departments to assess business needs and identify value delivery opportunities for the organization.
  • Collaborate with business and technical teams to identify technically viable solutions that meet business requirements.
  • Estimate time, effort, and budget requirements for project outsourcing arrangements.
  • Maintain and track project plans for all projects, including tasks, milestone dates, and project status.
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Network Security Engineer

Key responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not limited to, the following:

  • Work closely with the information security team to evaluate, test, and troubleshoot technologies, and identify, diagnose, and resolve network security issues.
  • Set and maintain protocols and processes, and maintain comprehensive documentation related to network and security infrastructure.
  • Test and assess systems for weaknesses in software configurations and hardware.
  • Configure, manage, and monitor Site-to-Site and Remote Access VPNs.
  • Define and maintain network security policies.
  • Administer authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) servers.
  • Upgrade operating systems of network devices to ensure vulnerability compliance.
  • Implement wireless LAN security controls.
  • Manage and monitor Network Intrusion Prevention Systems (NIPS).
  • Implement best practices related to network security controls.
  • Monitor and ensure SLA compliance related to network security devices.
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IT Support Engineer

Key responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not limited to, the following:

  • Testing, configuration, installation, and repair of IT-related equipment (including computer workstations, desktops, laptops, multifunction printers, and mobile/portable devices), along with support for enterprise applications and software in coordination with other IT teams.
  • Provide technical support across a wide range of technology platforms, including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.
  • Collaborate with other IT teams to perform upgrades and migrations of IT-related equipment.
  • Support endpoint security standards, including antivirus, firewall, and patch management.
  • Provide onsite and remote technical support to all IT users, including senior executives.
  • Provide technical support for special events, webinars, and associated technology requirements.
  • Identify, resolve, and escalate issues to IT management or relevant IT teams as appropriate to ensure timely resolution.
  • Ensure compliance with policies and SOPs against vulnerabilities in coordination with other teams and facilitate related audit observations.
  • Provide support for specialized applications such as SWIFT, Bloomberg, and related systems.
  • Serve as an IT support resource for BCP mock exercises and oversee or perform updates on EUIT equipment at BCP sites.
  • Collaborate with other IT team members, including network administrators, system administrators, and cybersecurity professionals, to resolve technical issues.
  • Provide after-hours and on-call support as required.
  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in the IT industry to provide proactive recommendations to IT management.
  • Develop and maintain support documentation.
  • Ensure all issues are properly logged and tracked.
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Application Support Engineer (Payment Systems Technologies)

Key responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not limited to, the following:

  • Perform system administration, configuration, and updates of payment systems, including RTGS and SWIFT.
  • Monitor payment systems (RTGS and SWIFT) and troubleshoot issues in applications, databases, and other related system components.
  • Perform system backup and archiving activities.
  • Provide technical assistance and support to end users.
  • Develop policies, procedures, SOPs, and required technical documentation.
  • Coordinate with audit and IT security teams to achieve required compliance.
  • Coordinate with OEMs, vendors, and other stakeholders for operational support and project execution.
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IT Operations Engineer

Key responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not limited to the following:

  • Monitor IT infrastructure environment, including devices, links, servers, and routers.
  • Perform procedures to ensure timely completion of end-of-day operations for various business applications.
  • Execute data backup jobs for various systems as per SOPs or as directed.
  • Maintain a logbook for key issuance to authorized personnel.
  • Generate reports for different users as per procedures or as directed.
  • Monitor the temperature of UPS rooms and data centers, and ensure readiness of related fire detection and suppression systems.
  • Manage access control for data centers and associated locations, and maintain visitor/vendor logs.
  • Monitor Internet link bandwidth utilization and notify the concerned team or vendor of any unusual chokepoints or downtime in Internet services.
  • Perform shift duties according to the duty roster at data center facilities for 24x7 operations.
  • Perform duties at any SBP data center facility as required.
  • Undertake any other work assigned by the supervisor.
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IT Operations Engineer (Hyderabad)

Key responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not limited to the following:

  • Monitor IT infrastructure environment, including devices, links, servers, and routers.
  • Perform procedures to ensure timely completion of end-of-day operations for various business applications.
  • Execute data backup jobs for various systems as per SOP or as directed.
  • Maintain a logbook for key issuance to authorized personnel.
  • Generate required reports for different users as per procedures or as directed.
  • Monitor temperature of UPS rooms and data centers, and ensure readiness of related fire detection and suppression systems.
  • Manage access control for data center and associated locations, and maintain visitor/vendor logs.
  • Monitor Internet link bandwidth utilization and notify the concerned team or vendor of any unusual chokepoints or downtime in Internet services.
  • Perform shift duties according to duty roster at data center facilities for 24x7 operations.
  • Perform duties at any SBP data center facility as required.
  • Undertake any other work assigned by the supervisor.
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Compensation

Competitive market based compensation package backed by attractive salary and well-rounded benefits structure as per State Bank's rules.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates meeting the eligibility criteria may submit their applications online on https://career.sbp.org.pk/login. Last date of application submission is July 22nd, 2024. Applications, which are not in accordance with defined requirements in the advertisement, will not be entertained. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females, candidates from minorities, transgender persons and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

Any candidate who misinforms, attempts to influence the recruitment process in any manner, tries to obtain support for his/her candidature by inappropriate means or tampers with evidence of his/her age, educational and other certificates, shall be disqualified from the current and any future recruitment process at the Bank; even if the candidate is otherwise eligible. Candidate who fails to provide the required information or documents or does not meet the specified criteria as per advertisement shall be disqualified from the current drive.