Senior Security Systems Engineer – Southeast Asia

Tesla; Singapore; On-site; SGD 103,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle company based in Singapore is seeking an experienced Sr Security Systems Engineer. This role involves managing the lifecycle of security projects, developing and reviewing technical designs, and conducting risk assessments to ensure the safety and security of critical assets. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of project management experience in physical security systems and relevant certifications. This position includes opportunities for global support and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Relevant project management experience in security systems.
• Field experience with security hardware and technology.
• 5+ years experience in a corporate or start-up environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage lifecycle of security projects from construction to decommissioning.
• Develop technical designs and documentation for security systems.
• Conduct site security risk assessments and inspections.

Skills

Project management

Physical security systems

Technical designs

Risk assessments

Education

Bachelor degree in any related field

Tools

Gallagher certifications

Genetec certifications

Axis certifications

Hanwha certifications

Job description

What To Expect

The Sr Security Systems Engineer will work with cross-functional construction, IT and operations business teams to lead security systems construction projects that assure the protection of Tesla's assets, critical infrastructure, and employees worldwide. This role will design, build, commission, and support security systems construction projects for our new and existing real estate.

This role will be based in Singapore, will provide global support as needed to support Tesla's growth and mission. The role will exhibit a high degree of autonomy and share the responsibility for success of the technical security program in Southeast Asia region.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the entire lifecycle of technical security projects, including new construction, retrofit, and day two MACs (moves, adds, changes), and decommissioning
• Manage and optimize CAPEX budgets and achieve business and financial objectives. Participate in RFQ and procurement processes to enable effective supplier selection, cost optimization, and long-term value creation.
• Coordinate pre‑requisites and schedules with project partners and external systems integrators to define and manage project scope, schedule, and cost of technical security projects
• Review, develop, and publish technical security designs including floor plans, device location drawings, wiring diagrams, bill of materials (BOM), programming sheets, network diagrams, elevation drawings, power load calculations, and as‑built drawings
• Test, program, and commission new technical security devices and inspect installations for quality assurance
• Perform site security risk assessments, surveys, and physical penetration to support specific designs
• Provide overall physical security support and direction to multiple Tesla business locations.
• Maintain and ensure high‑quality project documentation and communication
• Manage maintenance of installed technical devices and systems with assistance from systems integrators and the other Tesla security teams
• Identify opportunities to improve performance and reduce cost with physical security technology
• Exhibit ownership over site documentation and ensure all security systems are accurately documented and stored in accordance with our team standards
• Accountable for successful and consistent delivery of multiple projects in the region.

What You’ll Bring

• Significant demonstrated success designing and managing multiple fast‑paced physical security systems projects (video surveillance, integrated access control, physical intrusion detection) with different stakeholders at various stages of completion in large and complex spaces
• 5+ years of successful project management experience in a corporate or start‑up environment with a technology background
• Bachelor degree in any related field
• Have field experience and can talk to technical functional details of the hardware you’ll work with
• Project Management Certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent industry experience
• Physical Security Certification such as Physical Security Professional (PSP), Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or equivalent industry experience
• Further related technical certifications (CCNA, SSCP, CSPM) are advantageous
• Vendor certifications from Gallagher, Genetec, Axis, Hanwha are advantageous
• An ability to travel domestically or internationally as required