Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Joint Director & Deputy Director Jobs 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), the apex regulator of Pakistan’s capital markets and corporate sector, has announced exciting career opportunities for qualified, result-oriented, and dynamic professionals. These positions are within the Information Systems and Technology Division (IS&TD) and are based in Islamabad.

SECP is looking to fill roles including Joint Director (Database & Enterprise Data Platforms), Deputy Director (Senior Database Administrator), and Deputy Director (Networks). These appointments are on a contractual basis for three years, with potential for extension and regularization based on performance and organizational needs.

Job Overview

Available Vacancies

SECP is inviting applications for the following positions:

• Joint Director (Database & Enterprise Data Platforms)
• Deputy Director (Senior Database Administrator)
• Deputy Director (Networks)

Eligibility and Qualifications

Joint Director (Database & Enterprise Data Platforms)

Applicants for Joint Director must possess a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to 16 years of education) in relevant fields and significant experience in enterprise data management.

• Education: Master’s/Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to 16 years of education) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Data Engineering or related discipline from an HEC-recognized institution. Relevant postgraduate qualifications or recognized professional certifications in database administration, data engineering, data architecture, data governance, cloud/data platforms, information security or AI are an advantage.
• Experience: At least 10 years of relevant post-qualification experience in enterprise database administration, data engineering, data platforms, data architecture or a closely related field.
• Age Limit: Maximum 45 years.

Deputy Director (Senior Database Administrator)

Candidates for Deputy Director (Senior Database Administrator) should have a strong academic background in computer sciences and practical experience in database administration.

• Education: Master’s/Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to 16 years of education) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering from an HEC-recognized institution.
• Experience: At least 6 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Age Limit: Maximum 40 years (5 years age relaxation for candidates with at least 3 years of experience working with a regulator).

Deputy Director (Networks)

For the Deputy Director (Networks) role, a degree in computer science or related fields is required, along with experience in network and IT operations.

• Education: Master’s/Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to 16 years of education) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related discipline from an HEC-recognized institution. Professional-level certifications in network and cybersecurity (Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet NSE) are preferred.
• Experience: At least 6 years of post-qualification experience related to network, security and IT operations.
• Age Limit: Maximum 40 years (5 years age relaxation for candidates with at least 3 years of experience working with a regulator).

Important Instructions

• The appointments are contractual for three years, extendable based on performance.
• Regularization may be considered after three years, subject to fulfilling prescribed criteria.
• SECP reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any stage.
• Applications received after the due date will not be considered.

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