SECP Jobs 2026 - Deputy Director Information Security GRC

About the role

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), the apex regulator of Pakistan's capital markets and corporate sector, invites applications from qualified, result-oriented and dynamic professionals with impeccable integrity and strong technical skills. The position is in the Information Security Department (ISD), based in Islamabad.

Appointment will be on a contractual basis for three years, extendable according to organisational need and performance. The Commission may consider regularisation after completion of three years, subject to fulfilment of the prescribed criteria.

Posts and vacancies

• Post: Deputy Director – Information Security GRC

• Vacancies: 1

• Location: Islamabad

Eligibility

Candidates must hold a master's or bachelor's degree equivalent to 16 years of education in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or another related discipline from an HEC-recognised university or institute.

A minimum of six years of post-qualification experience in the Information Security GRC function is required.

The maximum age is 40 years on the last date for submitting applications. Applicants with at least three years of work experience with a regulator will receive five years of age relaxation.

SECP encourages applications from female candidates, minorities, persons with different abilities, and candidates belonging to Balochistan, the erstwhile FATA districts, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).

How to apply

For detailed terms of reference and to apply, visit https://www.secp.gov.pk/careers/

For queries, contact +92 51 919 5444. The contact office is Deputy Director – HR&TD.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment. Selection will be based on a multi-stage evaluation process. SECP reserves the right to cancel the recruitment and selection process at any stage.

Important dates

Applications must be submitted within 15 days of publication, making the closing date 28 November 2026. Applications received after the due date will not be considered.