Cybersecurity Research & Innovation Lead

HBL; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Habib Bank Limited is seeking a cybersecurity professional to advance research, analyze technologies, and support capacity-building across the organization. You will mentor interns and analysts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help design innovative cybersecurity solutions.

The role requires hands-on threat research, capability development, and adherence to standards/regulations in a banking environment. Karachi-based position with potential for growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science or Information Security or MIS.
• Minimum 4-7 years of experience; 2-4 years in threat research/reversing/detection engineering; banking/fintech exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advance the current state-of-the-art in cybersecurity-related topics.
• Analyze and assess cybersecurity technologies, solutions, developments and processes.
• Assist in cybersecurity-related capacity building including awareness, theoretical and practical training, testing, mentoring and supervision.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Security requirements

System analysis

Threat identification

Monitoring advancements

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or Information Security or MIS

Job description

Habib Bank Limited is seeking a cybersecurity professional to advance research, analyze technologies, and support capacity-building across the organization. You will mentor interns and analysts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help design innovative cybersecurity solutions.

The role requires hands-on threat research, capability development, and adherence to standards/regulations in a banking environment. Karachi-based position with potential for growth and impact.