Looking for an IT career opportunity with Pakistan’s central bank? The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced a contractual vacancy for a Network Operation Center (NOC) Engineer in Karachi.
The position falls under the Information Technology Operations Department (ITOD) and targets qualified professionals with networking and IT infrastructure experience. Interested candidates must meet the specified educational and certification requirements before applying.
SBP NOC Engineer Job: Key Responsibilities
The selected candidate will monitor IT infrastructure and provide first-level technical support. The role covers servers, networks, storage systems and UPS infrastructure, alongside several operational responsibilities.
Key duties include:
- Monitor IT infrastructure and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Manage and administer different modules of SolarWinds IT Management and Monitoring System.
- Handle network troubleshooting and VPN support.
- Coordinate with the Security Operations Centre (SOC) team to block IP addresses and hashes across multiple systems.
- Perform routing and switching operations.
- Provide first-level support for wired and wireless networks.
- Monitor network communication links and coordinate with service providers to resolve connectivity issues.
- Generate IT infrastructure reports for management review.
- Perform additional tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Moreover, the engineer must perform shift duties according to the duty roster. The role may involve working at any data centre facility to support 24/7 operations.
Eligibility Criteria for SBP Jobs 2026
Applicants must hold a relevant degree with at least 16 years of education. SBP accepts qualifications from HEC-recognised domestic universities or reputable foreign universities.
Eligible academic disciplines include:
- Computer Science
- Software Engineering
- Information Systems
- Computer Systems
- Computer Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Equivalent qualifications
Certification requirement: Candidates must possess a CCNA certification. However, SBP will prefer candidates with CCNP training.
The advertisement does not specify an age limit or minimum years of professional experience.
Salary and Benefits
SBP is offering a competitive, market-based compensation package for the contractual position. The selected candidate will also receive benefits under the organisation’s applicable rules.
The advertisement does not disclose a specific salary figure or the contract duration.
How to Apply for the SBP NOC Engineer Vacancy
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official SBP careers portal.
Application portal: https://career.sbp.org.pk/login
Deadline: November 16, 2026
Applicants should ensure their information and documents meet the advertised requirements. Otherwise, SBP will not entertain incomplete or non-compliant applications.
Only shortlisted candidates will receive further communication regarding recruitment.
Important Instructions for Applicants
SBP is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, transgender persons and persons with disabilities.
Candidates must provide accurate information and authentic documents throughout the recruitment process. Any attempt to influence recruitment improperly or tamper with age, educational or other certificates may result in disqualification.
Furthermore, candidates who fail to submit required information or documents, or do not meet the eligibility criteria, will face disqualification from the current recruitment drive.
The bank also warns that misconduct or misrepresentation may lead to disqualification from future recruitment processes, even if the candidate otherwise meets the requirements.
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