The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), the apex regulator of the capital markets and corporate sector, published a “CAREER OPPORTUNITY” advertisement in Nawaiwaqt, Islamabad edition, on 13 November 2026 (page 11). It invites applications for one (01) position of Deputy Director – Information Security GRC in the Information Security Department (ISD), posted in Islamabad on a 3-year contract. You need a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (16 years) in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT or a related field, plus 6 years of post-qualification experience in an Information Security GRC function. The ad prints no calendar date: applications must be submitted within 15 days of publication, which by our count is 28 November 2026 (a Saturday).
Quick summary: SECP, Islamabad | 1 post: Deputy Director – Information Security GRC (ISD) | Qualification: Master’s or Bachelor’s (16 years) in Cybersecurity / CS / IT / Software Engineering / Computer Engineering or related, from an HEC-recognized university | Experience: minimum 6 years post-qualification in Information Security GRC | Age: max 40 on last date, 5 years relaxation with 3+ years at a regulator | Type: contract, 3 years, extendable; regularization may be considered | Apply: secp.gov.pk/careers | Last date (our count): 28 November 2026 | Ref: PID(I) 4360/26.
In this article 10 sections
The Advertisement (Image)
Source: the printed ad in Nawaiwaqt (Islamabad edition), 13 November 2026, page 11: Nawaiwaqt e-paper page. Official website: secp.gov.pk. Careers page: secp.gov.pk/careers.
Post Details (As Printed)
| Organisation | Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Information Security Department (ISD) |
| Post | Deputy Director – Information Security GRC |
| Location | Islamabad |
| Positions | 01 (one) |
| Qualification | Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to 16 years of education) in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or other related disciplines from an HEC-recognized university / institute. |
| Experience | Minimum six (06) years of post-qualification experience in the Information Security GRC function. |
| Age limit | Maximum 40 years on the last date of submission of application. Applicants with at least 3 years of work experience with a regulator get an age relaxation of 5 years. |
| Appointment | Contractual, term of three (3) years, extendable on organizational need and performance. The Commission may consider regularization after the three years, subject to the prescribed criteria. |
| Contact | Deputy Director – HR&TD, +92 51 919 5444 |
GRC means Governance, Risk and Compliance. The ad uses the term without explaining it; this is our plain-English note. A 16-year degree is a 4-year BS / BE or an equivalent Master’s.
Terms and Conditions (From the Ad)
- SECP encourages applications from female candidates, minorities, persons with different abilities, and candidates from Balochistan, erstwhile FATA districts, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK).
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
- Selection is based on a multi-stage evaluation process.
- SECP reserves the right to cancel the recruitment and selection process at any stage.
- For detailed TORs and to apply, visit https://www.secp.gov.pk/careers/.
- Applications must be submitted within fifteen (15) days of publication of the advertisement. Applications received after the due date will not be considered.
Last Date: How We Counted
The ad gives no calendar last date. It says applications must be submitted within 15 days of publication. We found the ad in Nawaiwaqt Islamabad of 13 November 2026, so 13 + 15 = 28 November 2026, a Saturday. This is our count, not an SECP-printed date. If SECP’s own careers page or another newspaper shows a different publication day or deadline, follow the SECP page. Do not wait for the last day: apply early.
How to Apply (Step by Step)
16-year degree in Cybersecurity / CS / IT / Software or Computer Engineering (HEC-recognized), 6 years in Information Security GRC, and age 40 or less (45 if you have 3+ years at a regulator).
Go to secp.gov.pk/careers and read the detailed TORs for this post.
CV, degree and transcripts, experience letters proving GRC work, CNIC, and a regulator experience letter if you claim the age relaxation (our advice).
Apply as the careers page directs. Keep a screenshot or confirmation. Late applications are not considered.
Call the HR&TD number printed in the ad: +92 51 919 5444.
Document Checklist and Free Educativz Tools
- CV focused on Information Security GRC work (policies, risk assessments, audits, compliance frameworks), degree and transcripts, CNIC, experience letters.
- If you claim the age relaxation: proof of 3+ years with a regulator.
- Scan and combine papers: Image to PDF, Merge PDF and Compress PDF. See all free Educativz tools.
- Resize your photo with the Free Image Resizer or clean its background with the Background Remover.
- The exact upload steps are on the SECP careers page; the newspaper ad only gives the link.
What the Ad Does Not Say
- Salary or grade. No pay, grade or allowances are printed.
- A calendar last date. We counted 15 days from 13 November.
- Test or interview details. Only “multi-stage evaluation” is printed: no dates, syllabus or places.
- Application fee. None is printed.
- Which GRC skills or certifications are preferred (for example ISO 27001 or CISA): the ad does not list any; the TORs may.
- Whether the 3-year contract is renewable by right. It says “extendable” and regularization “may” be considered.
- Online notice. We opened secp.gov.pk/careers: the page loads, but we could not read a listing for this post in the page text at publication time. Check the page yourself for the TORs.
Safety Note
Read before you apply:
- The ad prints no fee. Do not pay anyone for a “seat”, “recommendation” or “test result”.
- Apply only through the official SECP website: secp.gov.pk. Ignore WhatsApp or Facebook “agents”.
- Do not share photos of your CNIC or bank details with unknown people.
- Compare this page with the original ad before you apply.
Karna / Nahi Karna
Karna:
- Read the detailed TORs on the SECP careers page first.
- Show GRC-specific experience (6 years) clearly in your CV.
- If you have 3+ years at a regulator, prepare proof for the 5-year age relaxation.
- Apply early, well before 28 November (our count).
- Keep your degree HEC-recognized proof ready.
Nahi karna:
- Do not apply with general IT experience only: the ad asks for GRC function experience.
- Do not assume a date: the ad prints none, confirm on the SECP page.
- Do not pay money to anyone.
- Do not apply if your age is over the limit without a regulator experience letter.
- Do not assume a salary figure: none is printed.
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SECP Deputy Director Information Security GRC Jobs: FAQs
How many posts are advertised?
One (01) post of Deputy Director – Information Security GRC in Islamabad.
What qualification is needed?
A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (16 years) in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field from an HEC-recognized university, plus 6 years of Information Security GRC experience.
What is the age limit?
40 years on the last date of submission. Applicants with 3+ years of experience with a regulator get 5 years relaxation.
What is the last date?
The ad says within 15 days of publication. Published on 13 November 2026, that gives 28 November 2026 (Saturday) by our count.
Is the job permanent?
No. It is a 3-year contract, extendable; the Commission may consider regularization after three years.
Where do I apply?
At https://www.secp.gov.pk/careers/. For queries call +92 51 919 5444 (HR&TD).
Is there a fee or a salary figure?
No fee and no salary are printed in the ad.
