The Pakistan Digital Authority invites applications from accomplished offensive cyber security professionals for the role of Senior Penetration Tester (Job ID: PDA-J0166) at its federal headquarters in Islamabad.
Mission Context and Offensive Security Scope
PDA's technical assurance division performs rigorous adversarial security testing against critical national digital services, citizen mobile applications, cloud infrastructures, and API interfaces before public deployment. The Senior Penetration Tester leads proactive vulnerability discovery to prevent exploitation by hostile adversaries.
Key Duties and Technical Execution
The Senior Penetration Tester plans and executes complex red-teaming exercises, web application assessments, network penetration tests, mobile app security audits, and cloud infrastructure reviews. Responsibilities include discovering zero-day vulnerabilities, developing custom exploit proofs of concept (PoCs), evaluating authentication architectures, and producing executive-level remediation reports. The tester works directly with software engineering teams to ensure rapid remediation of security vulnerabilities.
Preparation Checklist for Applicants
Applicants should compile their documentation as follows:
- Technical resume (maximum 4 pages) and cover letter citing Job ID: PDA-J0166.
- Attested copies of BS/MS degrees and verified academic transcripts.
- Copies of industry certifications (OSCP, OSCE, CRTO, CISSP, etc.).
- Proof of past bug bounties, CVE disclosures, or responsible security research where applicable.
- Valid CNIC copy and provincial domicile certificate.
Application Instructions and Deadline
Interested penetration testers should send their CV and cover letter to jobs@pda.gov.pk quoting Job ID: PDA-J0166 in the subject line on or before October 19, 2026. No physical copies will be accepted. High-performing specialists will receive competitive market-based compensation.