The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has announced five regular job vacancies for qualified IT professionals. The positions are at the Assistant Director level and cover network engineering, IT operations, technology transformation, cybersecurity and full-stack software development.
Candidates with relevant degrees and at least three years of post-qualification experience can apply. The maximum age limit for all five positions is 33 years, with age relaxation available under government rules.
The advertised pay scale starts at Rs. 56,280 and goes up to Rs. 168,880. All positions are on a merit basis under the Defined Contribution Scheme, subject to approval by the competent authority.
Applicants must submit their applications online through the official PAA website within 15 days of the advertisement’s publication. They must also upload the required documents and pay a separate application fee for each position.
List of Available PAA Jobs
The Pakistan Airports Authority has announced the following five vacancies:
- Assistant Director IT (Network Engineer) — 1 post
- Assistant Director IT (Operations Engineer) — 1 post
- Assistant Director IT (Technology Transformation) — 1 post
- Assistant Director IT (Cyber Security) — 1 post
- Assistant Director IT (Software Development – Full Stack) — 1 post
All five positions carry the same advertised pay scale of Rs. 56,280–5,630–168,880. Each vacancy has a merit quota of one post.
1. Assistant Director IT — Network Engineer
PAA is hiring one Network Engineer with a degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Communication, Information Technology or an equivalent field. Applicants must hold a BS or BE degree with at least a second division and a minimum of 16 years of education.
Candidates must have at least three years of relevant experience managing and maintaining corporate IT networks and resolving network faults and complaints.
Applicants should understand TCP/IP versions 4 and 6, Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols, and network security. They must also be able to monitor vulnerabilities, recommend security solutions and prepare technical documentation.
Candidates with CCNA, CCNP or JNCIS network certifications will receive preference.
2. Assistant Director IT — Operations Engineer
The Operations Engineer position requires a BS or BE degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Communication, Information Technology or an equivalent field, with at least a second division and 16 years of education.
Applicants must have a minimum of three years of post-qualification experience managing IT operations in a large organisation.
The role involves installing, configuring, testing and maintaining operating systems, application software and system management tools. Candidates should also have knowledge of networking and cloud computing, application performance monitoring and helpdesk services.
Experience in vendor contract management, software licences, service-level agreements and IT procurement will also be relevant. Applicants should be capable of analysing hardware requirements and preparing requests for proposals.
3. Assistant Director IT — Technology Transformation
PAA has announced one vacancy for Technology Transformation. Candidates can apply with a BS or BE degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Communication, Information Technology or Business Studies, provided they meet the required education and division criteria.
Applicants with an MS or MBA in Business Analytics or Information Technology are also eligible under the advertised qualification requirements.
Candidates must have at least three years of experience in market research and analysis of emerging IT technologies. The role involves assessing an organisation’s current and future technology needs and recommending suitable IT solutions.
Applicants should understand PPRA and SPPRA rules, public-sector procurement procedures, feasibility studies, tender documentation and requests for proposals. Experience in financial and technical analysis, contract management, project documentation and audit procedures is also required.
4. Assistant Director IT — Cyber Security
The Cyber Security position is open to candidates holding a BS or BE degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Security, Information Technology or an equivalent field.
Applicants must have at least a second division, 16 years of education and three years of relevant cybersecurity operations experience.
Candidates should understand information security standards, including ISO/IEC 27001 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. They must also be familiar with risk assessments, gap analysis, vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
The role includes implementing and monitoring information security policies and procedures. Applicants should also have analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, along with familiarity with audit procedures and responses to audit observations.
5. Assistant Director IT — Full-Stack Software Development
The fifth vacancy is for a Full-Stack Software Developer. Applicants must hold a BS or BE degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or Software Engineering, with at least a second division and 16 years of education.
A minimum of three years of post-qualification experience in full-stack development is required. The advertised technologies include ASP.NET MVC, .NET Core, C#, VB.Net, Python, Angular, React and Flutter.
Candidates should also have practical experience with DevOps, continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), Docker or Kubernetes, and Git version control.
Knowledge of software quality assurance, automated testing, software development life cycle practices, SQL and NoSQL databases, and API integration is also required. Applicants should be able to prepare technical documentation and work with teams across different departments.
Age Limit and Salary Package
The maximum age limit for all five Assistant Director IT positions is 33 years. Age relaxation will be provided according to applicable government rules.
The advertised pay scale for each position is Rs. 56,280–5,630–168,880. Appointments will be made on a regular basis under the Defined Contribution Scheme, subject to approval by the competent authority.
Selected candidates may be required to serve anywhere in Pakistan according to the operational needs of the Pakistan Airports Authority.
How to Apply for PAA Jobs
Interested candidates must complete and submit the online job application form through the official Pakistan Airports Authority website:
Official Website: https://www.paa.gov.pk
Applications must be submitted within 15 days of the advertisement’s publication. Candidates should check the advertisement date to calculate the closing deadline.
Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their online applications:
- Updated CV with a photograph
- Copies of required educational degrees and certificates in PDF format
- Copy of CNIC
Applications may be rejected if the required documents are not uploaded.
Application Fee and Important Instructions
Candidates must pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs. 500 for each position applied for. The fee must be deposited into the specified Allied Bank account:
Account Title: Pakistan Airports Authority
Account Number: 001001740150017
IBAN: PK03ABPA001001740150017
Candidates applying for more than one position must pay a separate fee for each post. Applications submitted without the required fee will not be considered.
Applicants should also read the Terms of Reference (TOR) available on the official website before applying. The authority reserves the right to amend, increase, decrease or cancel any advertised position without providing a reason.
Eligible IT professionals are advised to review the qualifications carefully, prepare the required documents and submit their applications before the deadline.
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