The Pakistan Digital Authority invites applications from passionate cyber security graduates for the position of Associate SOC Engineer (Job ID: PDA-J0163) in Islamabad.
Institutional Infrastructure and Cyber Defense Mandate
PDA safeguards federal digital public infrastructure against emerging cyber threats, sophisticated threat actors, and critical data breaches. The Security Operations Center (SOC) provides continuous surveillance, telemetry analysis, and incident triage across connected government digital platforms.
Technical Responsibilities and Threat Monitoring
The Associate SOC Engineer assists in 24/7 real-time security event monitoring and triage utilizing advanced Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions. Responsibilities include analyzing automated alerts, identifying suspicious network anomalies, assisting in initial incident containment, maintaining detection playbooks, and escalating critical security indicators to tier-2 analysts. The engineer also participates in regular vulnerability scans and security patching reviews.
Candidate Document Preparation Checklist
Applicants must assemble their materials prior to application:
- Resume (max 4 pages) and cover letter stating Job ID: PDA-J0163.
- Attested copies of BS Computer Science / Cyber Security degree and academic transcripts.
- Copies of cyber security credentials (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, or vendor SOC training) if available.
- Valid CNIC copy and district domicile certificate.
- Academic project reports or internship experience letters in cyber security.
Application Instructions and Deadline
Interested candidates must email their applications to jobs@pda.gov.pk quoting Job ID: PDA-J0163 in the subject line before October 19, 2026. No paper submissions will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.