Lead Engineer/ Engineer, Corrections ICT Infrastructure, ICT Infra

HTX (Home Team Science & Technology Agency); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HTX (Home Team Science & Technology Agency) invites applications for an experienced IT Infrastructure role in Singapore. You will oversee SPS ICT infrastructure, refresh hardware/software, and drive migration projects to on-premises and cloud environments.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in enterprise IT, relevant certifications, and strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills to deliver secure, reliable systems for public safety. Contract term may apply.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in enterprise IT, networks, security, or cloud.
• Professional certifications (MCSA/MCSE, Linux) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage SPS ICT infrastructure and refresh hardware/software.
• Migration of apps to on-premises and cloud environments.
• Assess and recommend cost-effective technical solutions.
• Oversee procurement through budgets and specs.
• Plan projects, monitor progress and budgets to meet timelines.
• Manage vendor performance against SLAs and drive improvements.
• Remediate cybersecurity audit findings and enforce gov policies.
• Implement data security measures per Public Service guidelines.

Skills

Crisis leadership

Project management

Analytical troubleshooting

Written communication

Presentation skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Tertiary qualification in CS/IT/Cybersecurity or equivalent

Tools

MCSA/MCSE

Linux administrator

AWS

Azure

VMware

Kubernetes

Nutanix

CISSP

CCNA

Job description

What The Role Is

HTX is Singapore's Science and Technology agency that brings together diverse scientific and engineering capabilities to develop transformative, operationally ready solutions for public safety. As a statutory board under the Ministry of Home Affairs, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower the Home Team with cutting-edge capabilities. Guided by our mission to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team's advantage, we are committed to keeping Singapore the safest place on planet Earth.

The ICT Infrastructure Sustainment Centre is dedicated to delivering robust and reliable information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure solutions that empower the operations of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). You can look forward to a challenging and exciting career with the Home Team Science & Technology Agency (HTX). You play an important role in the implementation and maintenance of ICT Infrastructure for one of the Home Team agencies, Singapore Prison Service (SPS), always ensuring the operational readiness of SPS.

What You Will Be Working On

• Manage existing and implement new SPS ICT Infrastructure
• Refresh the hardware and software of existing systems
• Migration of applications to new on-premise infrastructure and Cloud
• Identify, evaluate and recommend technical solutions that are cost effective and meet requirements, for the above
• Procure the identified solutions by putting up budget papers and technical specifications
• Plan and manage the progress and budget of projects and resolve arising issues to ensure the timely completion of the projects as scheduled
• Manage and monitor the performance of the vendors engaged for the projects to ensure their contractual and Service Level Agreement (SLA) compliance, and to take appropriate corrective actions in cases of poor performance
• Remediate cybersecurity audit findings of SPS applications and ensure they are compliance to government policies
• Implement data security measures as recommended by Public Service Data Security Review Committee to enhance data security

What We Are Looking For

• At least a Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or its equivalent.
• Five (5) years or more of relevant work experience, preferably in enterprise IT and network infrastructure, IoT technology, mobile/wireless technology, SIEM, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing and cloud security.
• Preferably have MCSA/MCSE and/or Certified LINUX administrator.
• Preferably have Level 2 certification for AWS or/and Microsoft Azure.
• Certification in Project CCNA, CCNA Cloud, CCNP, VMware certified professional, Nutanix certified professional, Certified Kubernetes administrator, Certified Information Security Professional and Certified Cloud Security Professional will be an added advantage
• Possess crisis leadership and project management skills.
• Possess strong analytical and trouble-shooting abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and manage various project simultaneously.
• Possess good written, presentation and communication skills.
• Certification in Project Management and/or ISMS, GSEC, CISSP, ITIL, COMIT, AGILE, Cloud Computing Certification or equivalent will be an added advantage.

All new hires are appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance and will be assessed and considered for permanent tenure over time, based on performance.

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

All applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement.