📢 NUST ICT & Admin Jobs 2026 | 9 Positions | General Manager Cyber Security (12+ Yrs) | Deputy Director Coord Technical (12 Yrs) | Senior Manager QA (8-12 Yrs) | Manager ICT Support | Software Developer ACAD (Odoo/AI) | Mobile App Developer (Flutter/Kotlin) | Data Analyst | Coord & Reporting Analyst | Asst. Network Administrator (Huawei SDN) | Asst. Director Sports | Pakistan's #1 University | ICT Directorate & Field Admin | Posted 2 June | Apply by 16 June 2026
🏛️ About NUST ICT Directorate & This Major Recruitment Drive
The National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) stands as Pakistan's undisputed #1 university — a federally chartered public-sector institution renowned globally for academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and world-class infrastructure. Behind this excellence lies a sophisticated technological backbone managed by the Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) Directorate at the University Main Office (UMO), Islamabad.
The ICT Directorate is responsible for NUST's entire digital ecosystem — including enterprise cybersecurity operations, software development and ERP systems, mobile applications, data analytics and business intelligence, quality assurance, network infrastructure, and IT support services — serving thousands of students, faculty, and staff across multiple campuses. The Field Administration Directorate complements this with sports and recreational management.
NUST is now conducting one of its largest ICT recruitment drives with 9 diverse positions spanning senior leadership, specialized technical roles, and administrative functions. This is a rare opportunity for technology professionals to join Pakistan's premier university at a time of digital transformation — working with cutting-edge technologies including AI/ML, Odoo ERP, Flutter mobile development, Huawei SDN networks, enterprise cybersecurity frameworks, and advanced QA automation. All positions offer competitive compensation, professional development, and the prestige of being part of the NUST community.
📊 Available Positions — Complete Overview
| # | Position | Job Ref | Dept | Type | Experience | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Manager Cyber Security | SS-39 | ICT Dte | Staff/Officer | 12+ years | 26-50 |
| 2 | Deputy Director Coord (Technical) | SS-37 | ICT Dte | Staff/Officer | 12 years (3-5 PM) | 30-50 |
| 3 | Senior Manager Quality Assurance | SS-36 | ICT Dte | Staff/Officer | 8-12 years (4-5 QA mgmt) | 25-45 |
| 4 | Manager ICT Support | SS-40 | ICT Dte | Staff/Officer | 3-5 years (2-3 supervisory) | 22-45 |
| 5 | Software Developer ACAD | SS-35 | ICT Dte | Staff/Officer | 3-5 years (Odoo ERP) | 22-40 |
| 6 | Mobile App Developer | SS-34 | ICT Dte | Staff/Officer | 3+ years | 22-45 |
| 7 | Data Analyst | SS-38 | ICT Dte | Staff/Officer | 3-5 years | 22-40 |
| 8 | Coord & Reporting Analyst | SS-41 | ICT Dte | Staff/Officer | 3-5 years | 22-40 |
| 9 | Asst. Network Administrator | NG-29 | ICT Dte | NG Staff | 3+ years | 20-45 |
| 10 | Assistant Director Sports | SS-42 | Field Admin | Staff/Officer | 3-5 years | 25-55 |
🎓 Position 1: General Manager Cyber Security (SS-39) — 12+ Years Experience
Role Summary
The General Manager (Cybersecurity) provides strategic leadership for NUST's entire cybersecurity program, ensuring protection of information assets, continuity of digital services, and compliance with international standards and regulatory requirements.
Qualification & Experience
- Essential: 16-year Bachelor's in CS, IT, Software Engineering, Information Security (HEC recognized).
- Desirable: 18-year Master's in Information Security/Cybersecurity/CS.
- Experience: Minimum 12 years progressive cybersecurity/IT security experience including managing teams and cybersecurity programs (SOC/CERT, GRC, audits, vulnerability management).
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the institution's cybersecurity strategy, roadmap, and operating model.
- Lead and govern core cybersecurity functions: SOC, CERT/Incident Response, GRC, VAPT, security architecture.
- Establish and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls.
- Own enterprise cybersecurity risk management — identify, assess, prioritize, and track remediation.
- Oversee SOC monitoring and incident management — detection, investigation, containment, post-incident reviews.
- Drive vulnerability management and penetration testing programs.
- Lead security-by-design engagement with ICT and business stakeholders.
- Manage cybersecurity budget, procurement, vendor performance, and service contracts.
- Report cybersecurity posture, KPIs/KRIs, and key risks to senior leadership.
🎓 Position 2: Deputy Director Coord — Technical (SS-37) — 12 Years Experience
Role Summary
Responsible for managing and delivering enterprise IT projects encompassing infrastructure, software development, cybersecurity, and quality assurance — ensuring efficient project lifecycle management and alignment with institutional objectives.
Qualification & Experience
- Essential: 16-year Bachelor's in CS, IT, Software Engineering, Information Security (HEC).
- Desirable: 18-year Master's + PMP, PRINCE2, Agile certifications.
- Experience: 12 years IT experience with 3-5 years proven Project Management in IT projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, manage, and deliver IT projects across infrastructure, software, cybersecurity, and QA domains.
- Implement PMBOK/Agile/Hybrid project management methodologies.
- Oversee infrastructure deployments — data centers, networks, cloud, endpoint systems.
- Supervise software development and system integration projects.
- Ensure cybersecurity considerations embedded in all projects (security-by-design).
- Manage vendor engagements, procurement processes, and contract execution.
- Track KPIs, milestones, and project deliverables.
🎓 Position 3: Senior Manager Quality Assurance (SS-36) — 8-12 Years Experience
Role Summary
Lead and manage the organization's software quality assurance function — establishing robust testing strategies, implementing automated testing frameworks, and ensuring software reliability across all applications and systems.
Key Skills Required
- Automation Tools: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, JUnit/TestNG, Postman/API Testing.
- Performance Testing: JMeter, LoadRunner.
- CI/CD & DevOps: Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD.
- Defect Tracking: JIRA, Bugzilla, Azure Boards.
- Methodologies: SDLC/STLC, Agile & Scrum.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage QA team including manual and automation testers.
- Define QA strategy, testing methodologies, standards, and best practices.
- Design and implement automated test frameworks and testing pipelines.
- Ensure integration of automated testing within CI/CD pipelines.
- Oversee regression, performance, load, integration, and security testing.
- Establish quality gates and release readiness criteria.
🎓 Position 4: Manager ICT Support (SS-40) — 3-5 Years Experience
Role Summary
Lead the technical support team and optimize ICT infrastructure to ensure maximum system availability and seamless service delivery for all organizational users.
Key Skills Required
- Strong understanding of Windows, Linux, macOS operating systems.
- Familiarity with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi.
- Knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, enterprise identity management.
- Experience with ticketing systems and help desk management.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct the activities of the help desk to ensure IT needs of users are met.
- Plan and oversee installation and maintenance of computer systems, hardware, and networks.
- Establish, measure, and define IT goals and maintain an IT roadmap.
- Perform ongoing support and maintenance of all hardware, software, and network components.
- Prepare and manage budgets related to IT support operations.
🎓 Position 5: Software Developer ACAD (SS-35) — 3-5 Years Experience
Role Summary
Design, develop, customize, implement, and maintain enterprise applications with primary focus on Odoo ERP solutions and AI-driven applications for NUST's digital transformation.
Key Skills Required
- Essential: Python, Odoo Framework, PostgreSQL, XML/JSON, JavaScript/HTML/CSS, RESTful APIs, Git, Docker, Linux.
- Desirable (AI/ML): TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, OpenAI API/LLM Integration, OCR & NLP, FastAPI/Django/Flask, AWS/Azure/GCP.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, customize, and maintain Odoo ERP modules and applications.
- Integrate Odoo with third-party systems, APIs, payment gateways, and mobile apps.
- Develop and integrate AI-powered features — ML, NLP, chatbots, recommendation systems.
- Participate in system architecture, database design, and application optimization.
🎓 Position 6: Mobile App Developer (SS-34) — 3+ Years Experience
Role Summary
Design, develop, and maintain high-performance iOS and Android apps that integrate with university backend systems for the NUST community.
Key Skills Required
- Essential: Dart/Flutter, Java/Kotlin, Swift, REST APIs, Git, Firebase, State Management (Provider/Bloc/Redux).
- Desirable: CI/CD for mobile, GraphQL, Offline storage (Hive/SQFLite), Push Notifications, App Store/Play Store deployment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end lifecycle of mobile applications from concept to deployment.
- Ensure application security — encryption, OAuth2/OpenID authentication.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and battery efficiency.
- Monitor app performance, troubleshoot crashes, and release regular updates/bug fixes.
🎓 Position 7-8: Data Analyst (SS-38) & Coord & Reporting Analyst (SS-41) — 3-5 Years
Role Summary
Collect, analyze, interpret, and present data to support strategic decision-making, operational efficiency, and business performance improvement through dashboards, reports, and actionable insights.
Key Skills Required
- Essential: SQL, Advanced Excel, Power BI/Tableau/Looker Studio, Python/R, dashboard visualization, KPI monitoring.
- Desirable: ERP/CRM/HRMS experience, statistical techniques, data governance.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, KPIs, and data visualizations for management.
- Perform data mining, forecasting, and statistical analysis.
- Support departments in data-driven decision-making.
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of organizational data.
🎓 Position 9: Assistant Network Administrator — Core Network (NG-29) — 3+ Years
Role Summary
Support the administration, monitoring, and optimization of NUST's Huawei SDN-based core network infrastructure.
Key Skills Required
- Essential: Layer 2/3 routing & switching, firewall configurations, Huawei network devices, eSight NMS, CLI commands.
- Desirable: Network automation/scripting, campus-wide network deployments, Huawei SDN expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor network performance and escalate issues promptly.
- Configure and maintain distribution layer switches and firewall security policies.
- Implement network segmentation, access controls, and security enforcement.
- Contribute to capacity planning and future network upgrades.
🎓 Position 10: Assistant Director Sports (SS-42) — 3-5 Years
Role Summary
Assist in planning and execution of various sports activities (Inter Schools, Inter Colleges & Intervarsity) to offer occasions for social contact and healthy activities amongst NUST students.
Qualification
- Essential: BSc Physical Education/Sports Discipline from HEC-recognized university OR any national-level player with requisite qualification.
- Desirable: MSc Physical Education/Sports from recognized foreign university OR international player.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and organize Intervarsity competitions aligned with PUSB (Pakistan University Sports Boards) calendar.
- Formation/training of teams and arrangement of coaches.
- Ensure indoor & outdoor facilities are well maintained.
- Organize HEC Intervarsity competitions at Zonal and National level.
- Arrange medals, trophies, certificates, prize money, and sports scholarships.
- Support NUST Olympiad and NIMUN events.
✅ Ineligibility Criteria — All Positions
Candidates may be considered ineligible due to:
- 3rd Division in academic career / weak academic profile.
- NUST employees with less than one year of service and/or absence of NOC.
- In process of pursuing a required degree.
- Medically unfit.
🌐 How to Apply Online — Step-by-Step Process
Step 1: Visit NUST Career Portal
Go to the official NUST career portal and search for the specific job references: SS-34 through SS-42, and NG-29.
Step 2: Complete Online Application Form
Fill in all required fields accurately. Provide complete personal information, educational background, and professional experience details.
Step 3: Attach Scanned Documents
Upload scanned copies of all academic and professional documents — degrees, transcripts, experience certificates, CNIC, and relevant certifications.
Step 4: Ensure HEC Attestation
Your last education certificate/degree must be attested/verified by HEC. This is mandatory for all positions.
Step 5: Submit Before Deadline
Review your application thoroughly and submit before 16 June 2026. Late or incomplete applications will be ignored.
📄 Required Documents Checklist
| # | Document | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CNIC (Scanned Copy) | Mandatory — All Positions |
| 2 | Educational Degrees (HEC Attested) | Mandatory — All Positions |
| 3 | All Academic Transcripts/Certificates | Mandatory |
| 4 | Experience Certificates (as per position) | Mandatory |
| 5 | Professional Certifications (PMP, CISSP, etc.) | Highly Recommended |
| 6 | NOC (for NUST/Govt/Armed Forces) | If applicable |
| 7 | Passport-size Photograph | Mandatory |
📝 Selection Process
- Step 1 — Online Application: Through NUST career portal with all documents.
- Step 2 — Application Screening: Incomplete/late applications and ineligible candidates filtered out.
- Step 3 — Shortlisting: Only candidates meeting all criteria and demonstrating best match are shortlisted.
- Step 4 — Test/Interview: Shortlisted candidates contacted. No TA/DA admissible.
- Step 5 — Final Selection: Offer letter issued. NUST may cancel/modify at any stage.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Posted Date | 2 June 2026 (All Positions) |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 June 2026 (All Positions) |
| Application Screening | After deadline |
| Shortlisting | Within 1-2 weeks after deadline |
| Test/Interview Date | Communicated to shortlisted candidates only |
🌟 Why Join NUST ICT Directorate?
- Pakistan's #1 University: Be part of the country's most prestigious academic institution with global recognition.
- Cutting-Edge Technology Stack: Work with AI/ML, Odoo ERP, Flutter, Huawei SDN, enterprise cybersecurity frameworks, and advanced QA automation.
- Digital Transformation Leadership: Contribute to NUST's digital transformation journey at an enterprise scale.
- Diverse Roles: From senior cybersecurity leadership to specialized development, QA, data analytics, and network administration.
- Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary packages commensurate with experience at Pakistan's top university.
- Professional Growth: Training, certifications, and career progression opportunities.
- Islamabad Location: Work in Pakistan's modern capital with excellent quality of life.
💡 Tips for NUST ICT Applicants
For Senior Roles (GM Cyber Security, DD Technical)
- Certifications Matter: CISSP, CISM, PMP, PRINCE2, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor — these give you a significant edge.
- Showcase Leadership: Demonstrate experience managing teams, budgets, and enterprise-scale cybersecurity/IT programs.
- Framework Expertise: Highlight hands-on experience with ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and SOC/CERT operations.
For Technical Roles (Software Dev, Mobile Dev, QA, Network)
- Portfolio/Projects: For developers, showcase published apps, GitHub repositories, and Odoo customization projects.
- QA Automation: Demonstrate expertise in Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, CI/CD integration.
- Network Admin: Highlight Huawei SDN, eSight NMS, and firewall configuration experience.
For All Applicants
- HEC Attestation First: Initiate degree verification immediately — it is mandatory.
- Apply Early: Deadline is 16 June 2026 — two weeks from posting.
- Match Skills to Job Code: Tailor your application to the specific job reference (SS-34 through SS-42, NG-29).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: What is the last date to apply?
A: 16 June 2026 for all 9 positions. - Q: How many total positions?
A: 9 positions — 8 ICT + 1 Sports. - Q: Which role requires the most experience?
A: General Manager Cyber Security and Deputy Director Coord — 12+ years. - Q: Which roles are suitable for mid-level professionals?
A: Software Developer, Mobile App Developer, Data Analyst, QA Manager, ICT Support Manager — 3-8 years. - Q: Is HEC attestation required?
A: Yes. Mandatory for all positions. - Q: Can national sports players apply for Asst. Director Sports?
A: Yes. National/international players with requisite qualification are eligible. - Q: What programming skills for Software Developer?
A: Python, Odoo Framework, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, JavaScript. AI/ML skills are desirable. - Q: What mobile development skills are required?
A: Dart/Flutter, Java/Kotlin, Swift, REST APIs, Git, Firebase. - Q: Will TA/DA be provided?
A: No. - Q: Can I apply for multiple positions?
A: Yes, submit separate applications for each position through the NUST career portal.
💻 Join NUST — National University of Sciences & Technology, Pakistan's consistently #1 ranked university, in this major ICT & Administrative recruitment drive! With 9 diverse positions spanning cybersecurity leadership, technical project management, software development (Odoo/AI), mobile app development, quality assurance, data analytics, network administration, IT support, and sports management — NUST offers exceptional career opportunities for technology and sports professionals at all levels. Work with cutting-edge technologies at an enterprise scale while enjoying competitive compensation and professional growth at Pakistan's premier academic institution. HEC attestation is mandatory. Apply exclusively through the NUST career portal before 16 June 2026. Do not miss this opportunity to transform your career at Pakistan's #1 university! 🇵🇰
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