Head of IT

Borr Drilling; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Head of IT to oversee its technology function, including infrastructure, applications, and cybersecurity. The role involves strategic leadership to build a secure and scalable IT environment supporting business growth. Ideal candidates will possess extensive IT leadership experience and strong knowledge of enterprise systems across various sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in IT leadership.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of LAN, servers, wireless networks, and cloud platforms.
• Background in Insurance, Financial Institutions, or Fintech preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technology function across infrastructure, applications, and cybersecurity.
• Define and execute IT strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Manage IT budgets and vendors for operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Enterprise IT Infrastructure

IT Security Frameworks

Job description

Head of IT

About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned and strategic Head of IT to lead our technology function across infrastructure, applications, and cybersecurity. This is a critical leadership role responsible for building a secure, reliable, and scalable IT environment to support our business growth and digital initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure

• Oversee the design, implementation, and management of enterprise infrastructure including LAN, servers, wireless networks, and cloud platforms.
• Ensure system reliability, uptime, and performance across all technology layers.

Applications & Databases

• Lead the development, deployment, and maintenance of core software applications and databases.
• Drive system integration, performance optimization, and user experience enhancements.

Cybersecurity

• Establish and maintain robust, multi-layered IT security frameworks (endpoint, network, application, and cloud).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and data protection requirements.

Leadership & Strategy

• Define and execute IT strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Lead and develop a high-performing IT team across multiple domains.
• Manage IT budgets, vendors, and technology roadmaps to ensure operational efficiency and scalability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in IT leadership, covering infrastructure, applications, and cybersecurity.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of enterprise IT infrastructure (LAN/server/wireless/cloud), enterprise software, databases, and IT security.
• Experience working in regulated environments with an understanding of compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Background in Insurance, Financial Institutions, or Fintech is strongly preferred.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your resume through this portal or send a copy of your CV (Word document) to [e-mail].

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