NADRA Assistant Director GRC Jobs September 2026 in Islamabad

National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) is looking a career opportunity for the position of Assistant Director (Governance, Risk Assessment & Compliance) at its Headquarters in Islamabad, as advertised in September 2026. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree (4 years) in Computer Science, IT, Cyber Security, Information Security, Data Science, or AI from an HEC-recognized university with 2-3 years of post-graduation experience, including at least 2 years in GRC roles and 1-2 years exposure to AI Governance/Risk Assessments.

Eligibility Criteria

Assistant Director (Governance, Risk Assessment & Compliance)

• Education/Qualification: Bachelor’s (4 Years) degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Information Security, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or an equivalent related field from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of post-graduation experience, including at least 2 years in Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) roles. Minimum 1–2 years of exposure to AI Governance and AI Risk Assessments.
• Age Limit: Maximum 37 years, including 5 years of general age relaxation.
• Location: Islamabad.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, PKI / Web Trust Controls
• Perform risk assessments and maintain risk registers
• Assist in AI system risk assessments
• Monitor Gen AI Usage, LLM risks, prompt injection risks, data exposure risks, and Shadow AI
• Maintain deep knowledge of information security principles, practices, and technologies
• Formulate IS Policy, write SOPs and instructions
• Conduct audits as per ISO requirements and formulate audit reports

How to apply NADRA jobs 2026

Interested applicants may apply online through the official NADRA careers portal at https://careers.nadra.gov.pk/ before the deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What qualifications are required for this position?

You must hold a Bachelor's degree (4 years) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Information Security, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field from an HEC-recognized university. Degrees must be attested by HEC.

2. How much experience is needed?

Candidates must have 2 to 3 years of post-graduation experience, with at least 2 years in Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance roles, and 1-2 years exposure to AI Governance / AI Risk Assessments.

3. What are the key responsibilities of this role?

You will monitor compliance with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST AI RMF, and ISO 42001, perform risk assessments, assist in AI system risk assessments, and monitor Gen AI usage and LLM risks.

4. Where is the job located?

The position is based at NADRA Headquarters in Islamabad.

5. Is this a contract or permanent position?

This is a contract position with a 6-month probation period, extendable subject to performance.

6. What certifications are preferred?

Certifications in ISO-27001, CISM, and CISA will be preferred.

7. How do I apply?

Apply online through the official NADRA careers portal at https://careers.nadra.gov.pk/ .