Pakistan Digital Authority is recruiting accounting and cybersecurity professionals for Islamabad. Its latest notice lists six positions, from an accounting associate to a senior penetration tester.
Applications go directly to jobs@pda.gov.pk. Candidates must send a cover letter and a CV within four pages, with the relevant Job ID and position name in the email subject.
PDA will review applications received within the first 15 days of the advertisement’s publication. Recruitment may continue beyond that period if a position remains unfilled.
Job Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Pakistan Digital Authority |
| Sector | Federal government |
| Location | Islamabad |
| Advertised positions | Six categories |
| Total vacancies | Not specified |
| Salary | Based on qualifications and experience |
| Apply through | jobs@pda.gov.pk |
| Documents | Cover letter and CV of up to four pages |
| Application period | Initial 15 days from publication, with continuing review until positions are filled |
Available Positions
- Senior Manager, Accounting, Reporting & Analysis
- Associate, Accounting & Reporting
- Associate SOC Engineer
- Security Operations Engineer
- Data Protection Officer
- Senior Penetration Tester
Who Can Apply?
Education and experience requirements vary by position. PDA has published detailed specifications on its careers website.
For the entry-level Associate SOC Engineer role, the official description targets recent graduates with relevant cybersecurity knowledge, whether gained through internships, hands-on experience, or certifications.
The Senior Penetration Tester position requires OSCP certification. Candidates interested in this vacancy should verify this requirement before preparing their application.
We could not independently confirm the detailed criteria for the two accounting positions during verification. PDA should verify their qualifications and experience; no assumed requirements have been added here.
Government employees need an NOC to apply for this job.
Salary
PDA has described the pay as competitive and linked it to qualifications and experience. It has not announced a salary amount for any of these six positions.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. No travel or daily allowance will be paid for attending an interview.
Job Advertisement
How to Apply
Read the description of your chosen position on the official PDA careers page.
Prepare your cover letter and CV, keeping the CV within the four page limit. Email both documents to jobs@pda.gov.pk and include the position’s Job ID in the subject line.
Use the identifier printed against your chosen role in the advertisement. This is particularly useful here because the recruitment covers several different accounting and security positions.
PDA will not accept hard copies. Applications should therefore be emailed, rather than delivered to its Islamabad office.
Application Period
The notice sets an initial 15 day period from publication for receiving applications. It also says PDA may keep accepting and assessing applications until the positions are filled.
The closing date for this job is 18 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a fresh graduate apply?
The Associate SOC Engineer description allows suitably prepared fresh graduates to be considered. That provision does not apply automatically to the other positions.
Do I need to fill out an online form?
The advertised method is email. Send your CV and cover letter to jobs@pda.gov.pk.
Is a cover letter required?
Yes. PDA asks for a cover letter alongside a CV of no more than four pages.
Can government employees apply?
Yes, with an NOC from their department.
Will applications be accepted after the first 15 days?
PDA may continue receiving and reviewing applications until a position is filled. The notice does not guarantee that every opening will remain available.
