Lead Engineer/ Engineer, Ops Systems Sustainment Centre

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency seeks an individual for a two-year contract role focusing on managing systems and ensuring cybersecurity compliance for the Home Team Department. Your responsibilities will involve vendor management, system monitoring, and implementing ICT security measures to safeguard Singapore’s operational readiness.

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant work experience in ICT Operational Systems.
• Knowledge of Security Information and Event Management.
• Experience in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor existing systems/projects for operational availability.
• Ensure vendor compliance with SLA.
• Implement and maintain ICT security measures.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Project management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Computer Science

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Job description

What the role is:

You play an important role in the implementation and maintenance of Systems for one of the Home Team Department (e.g. Singapore Police Force, Singapore Civil Defence Force, Singapore Prison Service, Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, etc.), ensuring their operational readiness at all times.

What you will be working on:

• Manage and monitor the existing Systems/projects to ensure their operation availability and serviceability.• Manage vendors to ensure they meet contractual and Service Level Agreement (SLA) compliance, and to take appropriate corrective actions.• Refresh the hardware and software of existing Systems (as projects).• 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 so as to ensure the timely completion of the projects as scheduled.• Remediate cybersecurity audit findings of Systems and ensure they are compliance to government policies.• Manage and implement ICT security measures as prescribed under government policies.• Implement and maintain ICT security and monitoring tools as required.

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering or its equivalent. Knowledge of Cybersecurity, Security by Design or its equivalent will be an added advantage.• Three (3) years or more of relevant work experience, preferably in ICT Operational Systems. Experience in Security Information and Event Management, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing and cloud security will be an added advantage.• Preferably have knowledge of command & control system, video management system, and/or IT application systems.• Preferably possess crisis leadership, project management and/or system management skills.• Possess strong analytical and trouble-shooting abilities.• Ability to multi-task and manage various Systems/projects simultaneously.• Possess good written, presentation and communication skills.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. #LI-FL1

About Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX)

HTX is the world’s first Science and Technology agency that integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally-ready solutions for homeland security. As a statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs and integral to the Home Team, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower Singapore’s frontline of security. Our shared mission is to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team’s advantage and secure Singapore as the safest place on planet earth.