1LINK Pvt Ltd Jobs in Karachi – Manager / Deputy Manager Offensive Security

1LINK Pvt Ltd Jobs in Karachi – Manager / Deputy Manager Offensive Security

Organization: 1LINK Pvt Ltd
Department: Risk & Information Security
Location: Karachi, Pakistan
Application Deadline: 25 December, 2025
📧 Apply at: careers@1link.net.pk
🔔 Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

About the Role

1LINK Pvt Ltd, Pakistan’s leading interbank network and payment system operator, is seeking highly experienced and technically strong professionals for the position of Manager / Deputy Manager – Offensive Security. This critical role sits within the Risk & Information Security Department and is responsible for strengthening the organization’s cybersecurity posture through advanced offensive security practices.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, red teaming, and attack simulations, along with strong leadership and coordination skills.

Position Details

• Job Title: Manager / Deputy Manager – Offensive Security

• Experience Required: 8–10 years

• Education: Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a relevant discipline

• Location: Karachi

Job Role & Key Responsibilities

• Manage Internal and External VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing) programs

• Handle RFPs, vendor management, and procurement of offensive security tools and projects

• Perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments on IT infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments

• Design and execute real-world attack simulations to identify hidden security gaps beyond automated tools

• Conduct social engineering exercises and red team engagements to test user awareness, controls, and policies

• Work closely with internal technical teams to understand security needs and recommend improvements

• Review identified vulnerabilities with internal and external stakeholders for risk assessment, prioritization, and mitigation

• Assist in incident response activities when required

• Ensure alignment with international cybersecurity standards and frameworks

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong technical expertise in IT infrastructure, networking, programming, and scripting languages

• Solid knowledge of international security standards and frameworks, including:

  • ISO 27001

  • PCI-DSS

  • OWASP

  • NIST

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Why Join 1LINK Pvt Ltd

At 1LINK, we believe in equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusivity, enabling employees to live healthy, balanced, and productive professional lives.

Employee Benefits Include:

• Flexible working options including flexi-hours

• Continuous training and professional development

• Quarterly and performance-based bonuses

• Subsidized lunch facility

• Club membership access

• Employee educational support programs

• Carpool incentive

• On-premises gym facility

• In-person and online doctor consultation services

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their updated CV to:

📧 careers@1link.net.pk
📝 Subject Line: Manager / Deputy Manager – Offensive Security

⏳ Deadline: 25 December, 2025