IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) Engineer I

TES-AMM (S) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SK tes is seeking an IT Asset Disposition Engineer I to oversee onsite data destruction and decommissioning projects, ensuring secure asset handling and compliance with data security standards.

You will lead field technicians, coordinate project execution, and manage labelling, staging, and packing while maintaining strict chain-of-custody controls across client sites.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in ITAD, data centre decommissioning, or enterprise IT hardware management.
• Proven track record leading onsite technical teams in mission-critical data centres.
• Knowledge of server hardware, SAN/NAS/DAS storage, switches, and data centre infra.
• Experience with data erasure software and physical destruction equipment.
• Strong inventory control and asset serialization tracking.
• Excellent client-facing communication and ability to work under tight timelines.
• Ability to lift heavy hardware (up to 15–20 kg) and travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Formulate onsite decommissioning project plans with timelines, labor, and risk mitigation.
• Lead onsite field operations for data centre retirement and equipment decommissioning.
• Coordinate dismounting, labelling, staging, and packing of equipment.
• Serve as primary onsite client contact and coordinate with facilities and teams.
• Enforce security and data privacy policies per global standards.
• Oversee data destruction protocols and ensure zero inventory discrepancies.

Skills

ITAD operations

Data centre decommissioning

Team leadership

Client-facing

Tools

Blancco data erasure

Industrial shredders

Job description

About SK tes

SK tes is a global leader in secure and sustainable technology lifecycle management services. From secure IT asset disposition to advanced materials recovery, our approach is built on a simple principle: extending the value of resources while minimising environmental impact.

Over the years, this commitment has delivered tangible outcomes—supporting circularity, reducing landfill, and helping organisations achieve their sustainability and data security goals. Responsible recycling today is critical to sustaining tomorrow, and at SK tes, we are committed to building a more sustainable future through operational excellence and innovation.

Job Summary

The IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) Engineer I is responsible for overseeing onsite data destruction and data centre decommissioning projects, ensuring secure asset handling, accurate tracking, and compliance with data security standards.

In this role, you will lead field technicians, coordinate project execution, and ensure infrastructure teardown activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with client, security, and operational requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Execution

• Work within a cross functional team to formulate onsite decommissioning project plans, including timelines, labour allocations, chain-of-custody protocols, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Lead onsite field operations for data centre infrastructure retirement, encompassing the decommissioning of servers, storage arrays, network hardware, and structured cabling systems.

• Coordinate the exact sequence of equipment dismounting, labelling, staging, and packing.

• Serve as the primary onsite point of contact for clients, data centre facilities managers, and the cross-functional teams.

Data Destruction & Chain of Custody

• Enforce strict adherence to security and data privacy policies, complying with global standards such as NIST SP 800-88, IEEE2883-2022.

• Oversee and execute onsite data destruction protocols, including high-volume software-based data sanitization, physical degaussing, and hardware shredding/crushing/punching.

• Reconcile physical storage media counts against serialization manifests prior to destruction to ensure zero inventory discrepancies.

Logistics & Material Management

• Oversee the secure categorization of decommissioned assets into separate streams for client redeployment, resale/remarketing, destruction, and e-waste recycling.

• Work with the Logistics team to implement strict chain-of-custody controls, including tamper-evident packaging, serialized inventory manifests, and secure transport scheduling.

Team Leadership & Compliance

• Supervise, mentor, and schedule technical field teams and subcontractors during onsite deployments, driving a culture of safety and precision.

• Handle localized operational incidents, unexpected timeline blockers, or facility constraint changes promptly.
  

Job Requirements:

• At least 3 years of direct experience in IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), data centre decommissioning, or enterprise IT hardware infrastructure management.

• Proven track record leading onsite technical teams in mission-critical data centre environments.

• Comprehensive knowledge of server hardware, storage networks (SAN, NAS, DAS), network switches, and data centre physical infrastructure.

• Strong expertise using licensed data erasure software (e.g., Blancco) and industrial data destruction equipment (degaussers, mobile shredders).

• Advanced inventory management skills with an uncompromising eye for tracking asset serialization.

• Exceptional client-facing communication skills with the ability to maintain composure under tight timelines.

• Capability to lift heavy hardware (up to 15kg to 20kg) and navigate dense data centre floor layouts.

• Frequent travel to various client sites and data centre facilities.

We regret to inform you that due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates who are shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process will be contacted. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your interest in this opportunity.