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

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs seeks an individual to lead ICT projects within the Home Team Science and Technology Agency. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders and managing systems and services critical for Singapore's security infrastructure. Candidates should possess leadership qualities and a strong background in ICT, with opportunities for internationally deployed missions.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing IT and/or communication systems.
• Ability to work under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to manage the delivery of ICT systems and projects.
• Engage stakeholders and contractors to meet project requirements.
• Plan maintenance and support strategies for system capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication

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:

The jobholder will be responsible for the following:• To lead a team to plan and manage the delivery of systems, projects, and support services for SPF’s operations, exercises and events.• To engage the 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.• To plan and review systems/projects maintenance and support strategies that incorporate proactive approaches, to sustain the system capabilities throughout its life cycle.• To 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.• Possesses relevant experience on 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.