Lead Engineer/ Engineer, Policing Services, Ops Systems Sustainment Centre

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading science and technology agency in Singapore is seeking a candidate to lead a team in managing systems and projects for operational readiness in homeland security. The ideal candidate should have a tertiary qualification in a relevant field, at least three years of experience, and possess strong leadership and analytical skills. This role may require outdoor work and overseas deployments. A two-year contract is offered with performance assessment for permanent tenure.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of relevant working experience.
• Experience in the management of IT and/or communication systems.
• Meticulous worker able to carry out responsibilities with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to plan and manage the delivery of systems for SPF’s operations.
• Engage stakeholders and contractors to deliver systems and services.
• Review and maintain systems/projects support strategies.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under time pressure

Education

Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Engineering or ICT-related fields

Job description

What the role is:

HTX is the world’s first Science and Technology (S&T) 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.

What you will be working on:

• Lead a team to plan and manage the delivery of systems, projects, and support services for SPF’s operations, exercises and events.
• Engage relevant stakeholders and contractors to deliver the systems, projects and support services, ensuring that budget, requirements and specifications are met, through the sound application of project management processes.
• Plan and review systems/projects maintenance and support strategies that incorporate proactive approaches, to sustain the system capabilities throughout its life cycle.
• Lead or be involved in ICT projects to enhance productivity and efficiency.

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Engineering or ICT-related fields.
• Preferably with at least three years of relevant working experience.
• Possesses leadership qualities and analytical skills.
• Relevant experience in the management of IT and/or communication systems.
• Meticulous worker able to carry out responsibilities with minimum supervision.
• Able to work under time pressure.
• Possesses pleasant personality and able to articulate confidently.
• Able to work in indoor and outdoor environment and may need to work outside office hours, weekends and public holidays due to operational exigency.
• Prepared to be deployed for overseas humanitarian missions, if any.

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. #L1-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.