Assistant Security Manager - App Security & Data Protection

K-Electric; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

K-Electric in Karachi, Pakistan, invites a cybersecurity professional to join the IT Security team. The role focuses on security assessments, vulnerability management, and project‑level security controls across platforms such as Sharepoint and other enterprise tools.

You will drive threat management, coordinate VAPT with vendors, and contribute to awareness programs while supporting governance and risk management across KE's infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or Cyber Security or related field.
• 1–2 years in cybersecurity with at least 1 year in VAPT.
• CEH/CC/CCNA certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Security assessment of company-wide projects and platform changes.
• Vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, and patching guidance.
• Lead threat management and security testing initiatives.
• Coordinate with vendors for 3rd party VAPT activities.
• Develop security awareness and governance initiatives.

Skills

High Performance Teams

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Data Analytics

Drives Change

Drives Results

Industry Principles

Audit Techniques

Mental Agility

Risk Assessment

SAP Management

Self Awareness

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Cyber Security

Certifications like CEH / CC / CCNA preferred

Tools

Nipper

Metasploit

Netsparker

Nessus

Tenable SC

Job description

K-Electric in Karachi, Pakistan, invites a cybersecurity professional to join the IT Security team. The role focuses on security assessments, vulnerability management, and project‑level security controls across platforms such as Sharepoint and other enterprise tools.

You will drive threat management, coordinate VAPT with vendors, and contribute to awareness programs while supporting governance and risk management across KE's infrastructure.