Lead Engineer Immigration & Checkpoints Infrastructure & Security

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX); Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homeland security agency in Singapore seeks applicants for a role focused on managing ICT infrastructure governance and security. The position requires a tertiary qualification in engineering or related fields and at least one year of experience in cyber security programs. Responsibilities include risk management, vendor supervision, and end-to-end device deployment. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and be proactive in their approach. A two-year contract is offered with only shortlisted candidates notified.

Qualifications

• Minimally 1 year working experience in cyber security related programs.
• In-depth understanding of desktop clients/servers and cloud infrastructure.
• Strong skills in system administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage ICT Infrastructure Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance.
• Serve as Point of Contact for ICT Project Handovers.
• Ensure vendors fulfil service levels and manage contracts.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Vendor management

Contract management

Risk assessment

Education

Tertiary qualification in Electronics/ Electrical Engineering

Certification in Cyber Security

Tools

Microsoft Windows Server

Active Directory

Job description

What the role is:

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 (MHA) 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.You play an important role in the implementation and maintenance of ICT end-user devices, networks and infrastructures for a 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:

The jobholder is responsible for the Governance, Risk, audit and process management of enterprise ICT infrastructure services systems (such as end-user devices, virtualised infrastructure, active directory, network, serve, etc.) that are across all MHA Home Team Departments (HTDs).

• Manage ICT Infrastructure Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). Define business processes and controls. Champion IT Operation automation for compliance.


• Serve as Point of Contact for ICT Project Handovers, ensuring "Security by Design". Lead new ICT security initiatives and infrastructure enhancements to comply with government policies.


• Ensure vendors fulfil service levels and take corrective actions. Manage contracts to ensure vendors meet operational needs.


• Identify and evaluate cost-effective technical solutions (e.g., infrastructure refresh). Manage procurement, including tender specifications, evaluation, and awards.


• Manage GRC processes and documentations. Handle 24/7 Security operations with tight response times.


• Lead end-to-end device deployment (laptops, etc.) across agencies. Coordinate site readiness and user communications.


• Oversee OS standardization and provisioning via MDM (Intune, SCCM). Ensure devices meet security baselines (encryption, hardening).


• Manage OEMs for hardware availability. Maintain 100% inventory accuracy.

What we are looking for:

Tertiary qualification in Electronics/ Electrical Engineering, Computer Studies, or related disciplines such as ICT Technology or Cyber Security.

Minimally 1 year working experience in cyber security related programs such as audits support, risk assessments, audit findings remediation and cyber security compliance management.

In-depth understanding of desktop clients/servers, cloud infrastructure and networks, working knowledge/skills in system administration such as Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory. Relevant certification from Microsoft and other professional bodies would be an added advantage.

Personal Characteristics & Behaviours: Motivated individual(s) who are excellent in communication (both oral and written) for diverse audiences, able to apply risk-based approaches to audits, have strong project, vendor, and contract-management skills, can work independently without the need for close supervision, able to prioritize tasks, and remain calm under pressure, and are competent, self-motivated, proactive, dedicated, and responsible.

All new appointees will be appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance. We wish to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

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.