Engineer (Integrated Digital Tower System)

CAA Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CAAS Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore seeks a strong engineer to join the Integrated Digital Tower System (IDTS) section. You will oversee lifecycle management of ATM-related systems, shape architecture and specifications, implement security controls, and work with diverse stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient air traffic operations within the Singapore FIR.

You will engage in project management, cybersecurity compliance, and system management, coordinating with government agencies,

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in engineering/IT related field.
• Experience in large ICT system lifecycle projects preferred.
• Knowledge of system architecture, administration, networking and cybersecurity preferred.
• Air traffic control related systems experience may be considered for higher appointment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design system architecture and formulate technical specifications for IDTS.
• Coordinate with users to gather operational requirements and ensure implementation aligns with them.
• Conduct market surveys of potential systems.
• Obtain approvals from authorities for proposed designs and specifications.
• Identify and mitigate risks impacting delivery.
• Procure and evaluate system solutions and manage IDTS cybersecurity implementations.
• Work with vendors for deployment, testing and commissioning.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders including government agencies, system suppliers and IT auditors.
• Lead internal and external audits and post-incident investigations to close security gaps.
• Manage maintenance team to uphold required service levels.

Skills

System architecture

Cybersecurity

Networking

Security policy

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering (Computing/Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunication)

Tools

Cybersecurity tools

System administration

Job description

[What the role is]

CAAS Next Generation Programme Office Division is looking for a strong, driven and dynamic esteemed engineer candidate to be part of the Integrated Digital Tower System (IDTS) Section.

You will be part of the team overseeing the entire life cycle management of the software intensive and complex Air Navigation Services (ANS) systems related to the Air Traffic Management (ATM) tower, from its implementation in accordance with the international standards (such as ICAO and Eurocae) to its maintenance. You will play a key role in defining the architecture of the systems, formulating the technical specifications, implementing the systems and operating and maintaining the systems, thereby contributing directly to the safety and efficient management of air traffic operations within Singapore Flight Information Region (FIR).

You will be exposed to a wide spectrum of areas from project management, cybersecurity to comply with CAAS and Government IM8 requirements, safety management to system management. You will work closely with various stakeholders (both internal and external), including other government agencies, consultants, operational users, maintenance teams, renowned equipment and solution providers to deliver and maintain the systems.

[What you will be working on]

• Design the system architecture and formulate the technical specifications for the IDTS systems

• Coordinate with users to gather the operational requirements and ensure that the systems are implemented in accordance with these requirements

• Conduct market surveys of potential systems available in the market

• Seek approval from the relevant authorities to adopt the proposed system design and technical specifications

• Identify and mitigating risks which may impact the successful delivery of the systems

• Perform procurement of the systems, including its evaluation of the proposed solutions

• Manage IDTS systems including cyber-security implementations, as well as the design and engineering information security (e.g. authentication, perimeter security, security compliance tools), technology systems (software & hardware), and security policies/ procedures.

• Implement and deploy the systems with the vendors (including testing and commissioning activities).

• Work closely with multiple stakeholders both internal and external (including other government agencies, system suppliers, maintenance operators, operation users, IT consultants/ auditors etc.) which include coordinate, liaise, support, and conduct meetings to facilitate and validate the implementation in accordance with national and international cybersecurity standards and requirements.

• Coordinate, liaise, support, and conduct internal as well as external audit needs/issues including technical discussions and internal audits (e.g., scanning exercises, penetration tests).

• Conduct investigations into security breaches to determine the cause of the incidents and work closely with multiple stakeholders both internal and external to resolve the incidents, participate in post-incident reporting and study/implement the proposed enhancement to the systems and infrastructure to close the security gaps.

• Manage the maintenance team to maintain the IDTS systems in accordance the required service level

[What we are looking for]

• Training in Engineering (Computing/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Telecommunication), Information Systems Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent

• Experience in implementing large-scale ICT system-of-system for the entire life cycle is preferred

• Knowledge of system architecture design, system administration, networking and cybersecurity preferred

• Candidate with relevant experiences in air traffic control related systems may be considered for higher appointment

• Good team player who is able to work independently and with officers of all levels

• Good communication, written, interpersonal, analytical, presentation and negotiation skills with positive attitude and a keen sense of details

• Organised and good self-disciplined to meet tight timeline

• Able to work outside working hours and travel overseas occasionally

Your appointment designation will commensurate with your relevant work experience. Successful candidates will be offered a 3-year contract in the first instance, and may be considered for placement on a permanent tenure or subsequent contract renewal.