Director FCERT
Opportunity Information
PPS-11
1
Federal Government Attached Department/ Project
Managerial/ Experienced Professional
Contract
The Role
The Director FCERT leads the overall planning, execution, and governance of the FCERT, providing day-to-day leadership and management oversight of assigned Fed-CERT divisions, programs, or workstreams.
• Lead in overall planning, execution, and governance of the FCERT • Provide day-to-day leadership and management oversight of assigned Fed-CERT divisions, programs, or workstreams • Translate strategic objectives into actionable implementation plans, timelines, and deliverables • Oversee execution of cyber security initiatives to ensure quality, security, timelines, and budget compliance • Coordinate with technical, operational, and administrative divisions to ensure integrated project delivery • Monitor project progress, identify risks and dependencies, and recommend corrective actions to the Project Director • Support preparation of progress reports, briefings, and presentations for senior management, Planning Commission, and other oversight bodies • Facilitate coordination with federal ministries, departments, regulators, and external stakeholders • Ensure compliance with applicable policies, standards, and government rules • Support capacity building, knowledge transfer, and institutionalization of Fed-CERT capabilities • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across project teams
Applicants General Eligibility & Requirements
• Five years' general age relaxation has already been added to the upper age limit; no other age rel
15+ years
37 to 55 years
Education, Experience and Skills Requirements
- Bachelor 16 Years: Computer Science, Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security
- MS / MPhil: Computer Science, Cyber Security
- PhD: Computer Science, Cyber Security
• Minimum of 15 years of overall experience, with at least 5 years in Information/ Cyber Security • Proven experience of at least 3 years in PSDP projects in Information security/ Cyber Security at Federal or Provincial Government level • Demonstrated expertise in information security policy formulation at the national or provincial level • Strong understanding and experience of operations and governance of Federal Government ministries, divisions, and departments
Cyber Security, Information Security Policy, Leadership
Preferred: Project Management
• At least one international certification in Cyber Security management, including CISM, CISSP or other equivalent certification (strongly desired) • PMP, PRINCE2, and other equivalent management certifications (preferable)
About the Employer
National Telecommunication and Information Security Board (NTISB)