Director FCERT

National Telecommunication and Information Security Board (NTISB)
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Opportunity Information
Grade

PPS-11

Number of Post(s)

1

Type of Employer

Federal Government Attached Department/ Project

Level

Managerial/ Experienced Professional

Type & Nature of Appointment

Contract

The Role

The Director FCERT leads the overall planning, execution, and governance of the FCERT, providing day-to-day leadership and management oversight of assigned Fed-CERT divisions, programs, or workstreams.


• Lead in overall planning, execution, and governance of the FCERT • Provide day-to-day leadership and management oversight of assigned Fed-CERT divisions, programs, or workstreams • Translate strategic objectives into actionable implementation plans, timelines, and deliverables • Oversee execution of cyber security initiatives to ensure quality, security, timelines, and budget compliance • Coordinate with technical, operational, and administrative divisions to ensure integrated project delivery • Monitor project progress, identify risks and dependencies, and recommend corrective actions to the Project Director • Support preparation of progress reports, briefings, and presentations for senior management, Planning Commission, and other oversight bodies • Facilitate coordination with federal ministries, departments, regulators, and external stakeholders • Ensure compliance with applicable policies, standards, and government rules • Support capacity building, knowledge transfer, and institutionalization of Fed-CERT capabilities • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across project teams

Applicants General Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility

• Five years' general age relaxation has already been added to the upper age limit; no other age rel

Required Experience

15+ years

Age Requirements

37 to 55 years

Education, Experience and Skills Requirements
Required Education Level/ Field of Study
  • Bachelor 16 Years: Computer Science, Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security
  • MS / MPhil: Computer Science, Cyber Security
  • PhD: Computer Science, Cyber Security
Required Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of overall experience, with at least 5 years in Information/ Cyber Security • Proven experience of at least 3 years in PSDP projects in Information security/ Cyber Security at Federal or Provincial Government level • Demonstrated expertise in information security policy formulation at the national or provincial level • Strong understanding and experience of operations and governance of Federal Government ministries, divisions, and departments

Skills

Cyber Security, Information Security Policy, Leadership
Preferred: Project Management

Required Trainings

• At least one international certification in Cyber Security management, including CISM, CISSP or other equivalent certification (strongly desired) • PMP, PRINCE2, and other equivalent management certifications (preferable)

Application
Application Deadline 12 October 2026
7 days remaining

No application fee

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