📋 Job Summary
Posted on: November 01, 2026
Location: Karachi, Sindh
Education: 16 years CS / IT / Cyber Security or related (post-wise)
Vacancies: 3 Advertised Titles (seats not stated in the advertisement)
Apply Method: Online via SBP Careers Portal (career.sbp.org.pk)
Organization: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the Central Bank
Official Source:https://www.sbp.org.pk/careers/status.asp
Last Checked: November 03, 2026
📅Last Date to Apply: November 16, 2026
You have 13 days remaining to submit your application.
1. Job Description
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the Central Bank, is looking for talented and energetic candidates for positions in its Cyber Security Department (CySD) and Information Technology Operations Department (ITOD), based in Karachi. The advertisement (reference PID K. 1459/26) was published on November 01, 2026, and both listings are shown as “Application submission in process” on SBP's official vacancies page with a closing date of November 16, 2026.
The three advertised titles are Senior Cyber Operations Analyst (OG-3), SOC Administrator (OG-3) and Network Operation Center (NOC) Engineer (on contract). Important: the advertisement does not state the number of seats — the figure 3 is the number of advertised titles, not a confirmed vacancy count. Applications are online only through the SBP careers portal; applications submitted in person or by email will not be entertained. Compensation for these titles is described on SBP's pages only as a competitive market-based package as per the Bank's rules — no salary figure is stated.
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2. Who Can Apply
Experienced professionals in cyber security and information technology operations who meet the eligibility criteria published on the official SBP careers page for the title they apply for are eligible. Each title has its own requirements, so the criteria for one title must not be assumed to apply to another: the Cyber Security titles require a maximum age of 32 years and at least 5 years of relevant experience, while the NOC Engineer title allows a maximum age of 48 years with at least 5 years of relevant experience including hands-on network and SolarWinds work. SBP is an equal opportunity employer: females, candidates from minority communities, transgender persons and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further process.
3. Eligibility Criteria
- Senior Cyber Operations Analyst (OG-3), Cyber Security Department: 16-year Master's/Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized institute/university; maximum age 32 years as on the date of advertisement; minimum 5 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years as a SOC analyst.
- SOC Administrator (OG-3), Cyber Security Department: 16-year Master's/Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized institute/university; maximum age 32 years as on the date of advertisement; minimum 5 years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC), including more than 1 year as a SOC administrator.
- Network Operation Center (NOC) Engineer (on contract), Information Technology Operations Department: 16-year Master's/Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized institute, OR 16 years of education in any discipline with a Computer Science certification; CCNA/CCNP or equivalent preferred; maximum age 48 years as on the date of advertisement; minimum 5 years of relevant experience including hands-on work on Cisco routers/switches, SolarWinds IT Management and Monitoring System modules, network troubleshooting and VPN support, and 24x7 shift duty at a data center facility; financial/banking experience preferred. Responsibilities published on SBP's official page include monitoring IT infrastructure (servers, networks, storages and UPS systems) and providing first level support, managing modules of the SolarWinds system, coordinating with the SOC team for blocking IP addresses and hashes, monitoring network communication links and coordinating with service providers, and generating reports for management review.
4. Vacant Positions
| Sr # | Position Title | Vacancies | Education | Scale | Location | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Cyber Operations Analyst (Cyber Operations & Response) | Not stated in the advertisement | 16-year Master's/Bachelor's in CS / IT / Cyber Security / Software / Computer Engineering or related, HEC-recognized; min 5 years experience (at least 3 years as SOC analyst) | OG-3 | Karachi | Maximum 32 years (as on advertisement date) |
| 2 | SOC Administrator (Cyber Operations & Response) | Not stated in the advertisement | 16-year Master's/Bachelor's in CS / IT / Cyber Security / Software / Computer Engineering or related, HEC-recognized; min 5 years in a SOC (more than 1 year as SOC administrator) | OG-3 | Karachi | Maximum 32 years (as on advertisement date) |
| 3 | Network Operation Center (NOC) Engineer | Not stated in the advertisement | 16-year Master's/Bachelor's in CS / Software / IT / Computer Engineering or related, HEC-recognized, OR 16 years education in any discipline with CS certification; CCNA/CCNP preferred; min 5 years relevant experience | On contract | Karachi | Maximum 48 years (as on advertisement date) |
5. Documents Required
The advertisement does not publish a separate documents list. Candidates should keep the following ready and confirm the final list from the official SBP post page before applying:
- ✔ Updated CV / resume as required by the SBP online application form
- ✔ Educational degrees and transcripts relevant to the title
- ✔ Experience certificates relevant to the title
- ✔ Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC)
- ✔ Recent passport-size photograph, if the online form asks for one
6. Application Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not submit applications in person or by email: only online applications through the SBP careers portal are entertained.
- Do not submit applications after the closing date (November 16, 2026).
- Do not assume the eligibility criteria of one title apply to another: each title has its own criteria on its official SBP post page, including different maximum ages (32 for the Cyber Security titles, 48 for the NOC Engineer).
- Do not assume a vacancy count: the advertisement states three titles, not three seats.
- Do not misinform or attempt to influence the recruitment process: SBP states such candidates will be disqualified from the current and any future recruitment process at the Bank.
- Do not assume that submitting an application guarantees selection or an interview: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
7. Official Selection Process
- Online application submission through the SBP careers portal (career.sbp.org.pk) before November 16, 2026, after checking the eligibility criteria on the official post page for the title applied for.
- Scrutiny of applications against the criteria defined for each title. Applications not in accordance with the defined requirements will not be entertained.
- Shortlisting. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the further process.
8. How to Applyدرخواست جمع کروانے کا طریقہ
- سب سے پہلے اسٹیٹ بینک کی آفیشل کیریئر ویب سائٹ sbp.org.pk/careers/status.asp پر جائیں اور اپنے عہدے (سینئر سائبر آپریشنز اینالسٹ، ایس او سی ایڈمنسٹریٹر یا این او سی انجینئر) کے صفحے پر اہلیت کی شرائط غور سے پڑھیں۔
- اگر آپ شرائط پر پورا اترتے ہیں تو ایس بی پی کے آن لائن پورٹل career.sbp.org.pk پر اپنی درخواست آن لائن جمع کروائیں۔
- درخواست جمع کروانے کی آخری تاریخ 16 نومبر 2026 ہے۔ بذریعہ ڈاک یا ای میل بھیجی گئی درخواستیں قبول نہیں کی جائیں گی۔
- صرف شارٹ لسٹ شدہ امیدواروں سے مزید عمل کے لیے رابطہ کیا جائے گا۔
9. Official Job Advertisement
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10. Official Source & Verification
Official careers portal: https://www.sbp.org.pk/careers/status.asp — online application at https://career.sbp.org.pk/login
Advertisement reference: PID K. 1459/26, published November 01, 2026. Both the Cyber Security Department and Information Technology Operations Department (on contract) listings are confirmed as “Application submission in process” with a closing date of November 16, 2026, on SBP's official vacancies page. Eligibility criteria in Sections 3 and 4 are taken from SBP's official detail pages for each title (not from the newspaper advertisement, which does not state them). This article deliberately states NO seat count and NO salary figure for any title, because neither is stated: the newspaper advertisement states three titles, not three seats, and SBP describes compensation only as a competitive market-based package as per the Bank's rules.
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