Senior Engineer / Principal Engineer (System Management)

DSTA - Defence Science & Technology Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking motivated engineers for a Systems Management role within the Enterprise Digital Services Programme Centre. The position involves implementing initiatives to enhance system management and operations, developing procedures, and collaborating with teams to drive best practices. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in IT or a related field, along with at least 5 years of experience in IT Systems Management. Familiarity with IT compliance standards is advantageous. This is a full-time position with standard working hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of IT Systems Management experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Self-driven with strong writing and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with IT compliance standards such as IM8, CIS, or DISA.

Responsibilities

• Implement initiatives to strengthen system management.
• Develop standard operating procedures for system management.
• Collaborate with teams to define tool requirements for O&S.
• Provide reporting on system management areas and risks.
• Analyse operational data for improvement recommendations.

Skills

IT Systems Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Process Implementation

Automation Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

ITIL

ITSM

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Enterprise Digital Services (EDS) Programme Centre implements and manages enterprise digital platforms for MINDEF/SAF. We are seeking motivated engineers with Systems Management experience to drive initiatives that transform Operations & Support (O&S) work.

This role is part of a central team championing strategies and initiatives to enhance system management and operations, including capacity creation, cost optimisation, IT compliance, and the strengthening of system management practices and standards for digital platforms and applications systems.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement Programme Centre‑wide initiatives to strengthen system management, including establishing processes and system enablers to automate compliance with O&S requirements across IT systems.
• Develop standard operating procedures and guides to support system management teams in promulgating best practices and remediating recurrent or systemic O&S issues and non‑compliances.
• Work with the System Managers to drive the adoption and onboarding of these practices across platforms and systems.
• Collaborate with system management and compliance platform teams to define requirements for tools and automation that improve O&S work processes, productivity, and system support.
• Represent system management teams by consolidating feedback and putting forth recommendations to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Provide regular reporting to management and stakeholders on system management areas, including compliance status and risk indicators.
• Analyse operational and compliance data to derive insights and make recommendations for continuous improvement in IT governance and O&S compliance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline, with at least 5 years of IT Systems Management experience
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with platform and system management teams
• Self‑driven, with strong writing and presentation skills to articulate issues, insights, and recommendations clearly
• Familiarity with IT compliance standards such as IM8, CIS, or DISA, and/or certification in ITIL or ITSM, is advantageous

EXPERIENCE

2 ~ 10 years

JOB TYPE

Full‑Time

QUALIFICATION

​Bachelor's degree or equivalent

WORKING HOURS

Standard Hours

PROGRAMME CENTRE / ENTITY

ENTERPRISE DIGITAL SERVICES