IT Expert (BS-17)

Metropolitan Corporation; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Corporation is seeking an IT Expert (BS-17) to spearhead the digital transformation of municipal governance. The incumbent will be the primary technical authority for designing, implementing, and maintaining the Corporation's enterprise IT infrastructure, e-governance platforms, and citizen-centric digital services.

This role blends software engineering, network administration, and database management to automate revenue collection, building plan approvals, complaint management, and

Qualifications

• MCS, BS CS or MIT degree with good academic standing.
• Strong programming and OS fundamentals focusing on Python, C and SQL.
• Experience with enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud/on-prem architectures, and ITIL processes.

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows Server and Linux environments; manage AD/GPs and ensure high availability of ERP modules (on-prem/cloud).
• Develop APIs (.NET Core/Python) and optimize SQL; configure firewalls and VPNs for secure remote access.

Skills

Python

C

SQL

Linux

Windows Server

ITIL

Education

MCS/BS CS/MIT

Tools

Azure

AWS

FortiGate

Palo Alto

Nessus/OpenVAS

Veeam/Commvault

Job description

Role Overview

The Metropolitan Corporation invites applications for the post of IT Expert (BS-17) to spearhead the digital transformation of municipal governance. The incumbent will serve as the primary technical authority responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the Corporation's enterprise IT infrastructure, e-governance platforms, and citizen-centric digital services. This role demands a strategic blend of software engineering, network administration, and database management to automate revenue collection, building plan approvals, complaint management, and human resource systems, ensuring transparency and operational efficiency across all zones.

Key Responsibilities

• Administering Windows Server and Linux environments, managing Active Directory and Group Policies, and ensuring high availability of ERP modules hosted on-premises or cloud (Azure/AWS)
• Writing and optimizing complex SQL queries and stored procedures for the Municipal Management Information System (MMIS), developing custom .NET Core or Python APIs for mobile app integration, and configuring firewalls (FortiGate/Palo Alto) and VPNs for secure remote access
• Enforcing ITIL-based change management, conducting vulnerability assessments using Nessus/OpenVAS, managing backup retention policies via Veeam/Commvault, and providing Tier-3 support for the Integrated Command & Control Center (ICCC)

Selection Process

Selection follows the Category A Written Screening Examination Cadre. Candidates face a 100-mark MCQ paper (100 questions, 90 minutes) covering Computer Science fundamentals (Data Structures, Algorithms, OS, DBMS, Networks), Programming (Python, C, SQL), Cybersecurity, IT Project Management, and Punjab Local Government Act 2022 provisions. Top scorers (typically 3x vacancies) are shortlisted for document verification of degrees (MCS/BS CS/MIT 1st Division), PEC registration (if applicable), and experience certificates. Final merit is determined by the Departmental Selection Committee interview assessing technical depth, situational judgement, and knowledge of e-governance frameworks like PEOC and PITB standards.