Head Application And Database Security

ThePakEdu; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,674,000 - 2,232,000; Full time

Job summary

National Bank of Pakistan in Karachi seeks a Head - Application and Database Security (AVP/VP) to lead the bank's application security program, architecture reviews, and vulnerability management across digital platforms. The role requires a strong background in Computer Science or IT, with 6+ years in IT security, including at least 3 years in applications security.

Master’s degree or relevant certifications will be preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Graduation in Computer Science and / or Computer Engineering and / or Cybersecurity and / or Information Technology from a local or international university recognized by the HEC of Pakistan.
• Master's in Information Security or relevant certifications (PIPT, OSCP, OSWE, CISSP, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• To help organization evolve its application security function and services.
• To ensure secure software development life cycle is followed within the organization.
• To review security design / architecture of business applications.
• To perform information security risk assessments of business applications before deployment in a timely manner.

Skills

OWASP Top 10 knowledge

Penetration testing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/IT

Master's in Information Security or related

Certifications such as CISSP OSCP etc.

Job description

# Head Application And Database SecurityApply for Head Application And Database Security job in Karachi, National Bank of Pakistan is hiring a Head Application And Database Security. Candidates need a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT with 6 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include application security architecture, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing. Apply online via the NBP job portal.Offered Salary: 150,000 - 200,000 PKR Age: 30 - 40 years Gender: Both Skills Level: Expert Location: Karachi, Sindh Organization: National Bank of Pakistan Posted on: 2026-09-13## Job OverviewNational Bank of Pakistan is looking for a Head - Application and Database Security (AVP / VP) to lead application security functions, architecture reviews, and vulnerability management across digital platforms.## Educational and Professional Qualification* Minimum Graduation in Computer Science and / or Computer Engineering and / or Cybersecurity and / or Information Technology from a local or international university / college recognized by the HEC of Pakistan.* Candidates have Master's in Information Security or have any other relevant professional certification(s) such as PIPT, OSCP, OSCP+, GPEN, OSWE, CWRT, OSEP, CISSP etc. will be preferred.## Experience RequirementsMinimum 06 years of experience in IT and / or Secure Software Development and / or Information Security out of which 03 years in applications security and / or assessment. Candidates having relevant working experience in banking or large scale organization will be preferred.## Other Skills and Knowledge Required* Understanding of OWASP Top 10 & hands-on over essential offensive security tools and techniques.* Good interpersonal skills & active team player with an ability to prioritize and meet strict deadlines.## Outline of Main Duties / Responsibilities* To help organization evolve its application security function and services.* To ensure secure software development life cycle is followed within the organization.* To review security design / architecture of business applications.* To perform information security risk assessments of business applications before deployment in a timely manner.## Application MethodSubmit your applications online by visiting https://nbp.rozee.pk/ within 10 working days.