The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) will lead PPRA's cybersecurity strategy, governance, policies, standards, and security roadmap. This role involves advising senior management on cybersecurity risks and overseeing the overall security posture.

Lead PPRA-wide Cybersecurity strategy, governance, policies, standards, and security roadmap in accordance with PISF and applicable Government requirements.
Advise senior management on cybersecurity risks, threats, priorities, and overall security posture.
Oversee cybersecurity risk management, incident response, vulnerability management, identity and privileged access security, and security compliance.
Provide security oversight for PPRA applications, data, networks, cloud and local environments, and third-party/managed security services.
Ensure application-level security, secure development practices, security assessments, and timely remediation of identified risks.
Oversee cybersecurity audits, compliance reviews, and security requirements for business continuity and disaster recovery.
Coordinate with relevant Government cybersecurity authorities, regulators, auditors, and service providers, as required.
Report cybersecurity posture, significant risks, and incidents to the Competent Authority and relevant management forums.
Perform any other cybersecurity responsibility assigned by the Competent Authority.

Requirements for Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Applicants for Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) must hold a minimum MS degree (18 years of education) in a relevant field and possess mandatory certifications.

Education: Minimum MS (18 years of education) in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering from an HEC-recognized university/institution or foreign university. Higher qualification in the relevant field is preferred.
Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant and verifiable post-qualification professional experience in information/cybersecurity, including at least 5 years in a lead/managerial cybersecurity position.
Certifications: CISM or CISSP (Mandatory).

Age limit for Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) by date of birth

You must be born on or after 21 November 1970.

Counted on the closing date, 20 November 2026, in completed years (Up to 55 years). Some candidates get extra years of relaxation: see who qualifies.

Compare with the other 5 roles

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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) · this role	1	Up to 55	Master
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Security Compliance Officer	1	Up to 40	Bachelor
IT Assistant	3	Up to 33	Bachelor
IT Technician	1	Up to 30	Intermediate Pass, Diploma

How to Apply for Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

To apply for the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) position at Public Procurement Regulatory Authority, follow the application method given in the official advertisement. Applications close on Nov 20, 2026. There is no application fee.

All 6 roles share one application process: see the full steps on the recruitment page.

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