[LTA-TRO] EXECUTIVE/ ENGINEER, INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS DEV

sggovterp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

sggovterp in Singapore is seeking an IT Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain critical IT infrastructures for tunnel and expressway management systems.

You will support planning, upgrading, and maintenance of IT systems, with focus on security, reliability, and performance, and collaborate with internal/external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' proven IT security engineering experience.
• Knowledge of secure CI/CD pipelines and threat mitigation.
• Experience with cloud-native applications and AI/ML is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure IT infrastructures for road management systems.
• Lead secure system development, including risk mitigation and compliance.
• Develop and review architecture, documentation, and security impact assessments.
• Support incident response and on-site duty as required.
• Able to coordinate with stakeholders and manage system upgrades.

Skills

IT security

DevOps practices

CI/CD pipelines

AI/ML experience

Cloud-native apps

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

GitHub workflows

Automated testing

Job description

[What the role is]

[LTA-TRO] EXECUTIVE/ ENGINEER, INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT

[What you will be working on]

We are seeking a skilled IT Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain critical IT infrastructures supporting tunnel and expressway management systems, ensuring reliable, secure, and high-performance operations for safe and sustainable road networks. The role supports digital transformation initiatives and offers exposure to project management, IT architecture, cybersecurity, data analytics, system development and maintenance.

You will support planning, coordination, and oversight of IT system upgrades and maintenance for Singapore’s road traffic operations, including system inspections, troubleshooting, testing, performance monitoring, and resource management. You will also work closely with internal and external stakeholders and assist in responding to system-related user and public queries in a professional and timely manner.

Technical Leadership

• Drive innovative solutions through rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept development with a focus on secure system design and risk mitigation.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, resilient IT, incorporating security controls, compliance requirements, and, where applicable, AI capabilities and cloud-native applications.
• Develop high-quality, maintainable code and configurations that meet user and operational needs, while ensuring adherence to security and compliance standards.
• Promote technical excellence through code reviews, architecture reviews, and adherence to secure system development practices;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce comprehensive technical documentation, architecture decision records, and security impact assessments.
• Able to support night operations or critical system duties as required.
• Willingness and ability to respond on-site promptly for incident resolution or system emergencies.

[What we are looking for]

• Knowledge in Computer Science, Security Engineering, Data Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in IT security engineering roles. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Candidates with experience in developing Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) solutions or cloud-native applications will be a plus.
• Strong foundation in computer science principles with a deep understanding of core cybersecurity concepts, including system hardening, access control, encryption, and threat mitigation.
• Solid understanding of system development methodologies, including Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices, with hands‑on experience using tools such as GitLab CI/CD, GitHub workflows, and automated testing pipelines.
• Knowledge of database concepts (SQL, No‑SQL) and CI/CD pipeline (GitHub workflows).
• Experience implementing secure CI/CD pipelines, ensuring code integrity, vulnerability scanning, and compliance with security best practices.

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