Technical Director (Security systems / Automation)

jobline resources pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

jobline resources pte. ltd. in Singapore seeks a senior technologist to lead the technical strategy and architecture for large-scale security systems and OT/IT convergence.

You will drive roadmaps, standards, and architectural reference models while ensuring cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and reliable operation across complex programs. The role requires 15+ years in security systems or large-scale integration, with proven leadership across multi-disciplinary teams and strong

Qualifications

• Strong track record in leading multi-disciplinary programs and projects.
• Experience building and governing engineering standards and reference architectures.
• Proven ability to engage customers, consultants, and executives on technical matters.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end technical architecture and define roadmaps, standards, and reference architectures.
• Establish engineering governance, best practices, and compliance with cybersecurity and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership for large, complex projects and manage high-risk issues and escalations.
• Act as technical authority in pre-sales and tender activities and lead solution design for strategic opportunities.
• Oversee IT/OT integration, system hardening, and network segmentation for security-by-design.
• Lead and mentor architects, technical leads, and engineers; drive capability building.
• Define engagement models with OEMs and partners; drive standardisation to reduce cost and complexity.

Skills

Technical leadership

Engineering governance

Stakeholder engagement

Solution design

Project oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Technical Strategy & Architecture

• Own end-to-end technical architecture
• Define technology roadmaps, standards, and reference architectures
• Approve platforms, designs, and adoption of new technologies
• Ensure alignment with Company business and growth strategy

2. Engineering Governance & Quality

• Establish engineering standards, best practices, and governance frameworks
• Lead technical design reviews for major bids and projects
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, data protection, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Drive system reliability, performance, and maintainability

3. Project & Delivery Oversight

• Provide technical leadership for large, complex, or mission-critical projects
• Resolve high-risk technical issues and project escalations
• Ensure technical scope, cost, and risk are effectively managed
• Support smooth transition from project delivery to operations

4. Pre-sales & Customer Engagement

• Act as technical authority in pre-sales and tender activities
• Lead solution design for complex or strategic opportunities
• Engage customers, consultants, and stakeholders on technical matters
• Present and defend technical solutions at executive level

5. Digital Enablement including security considerations

• Ensure security-by-design across all Company solutions
• Oversee IT/OT integration, system hardening, and network segmentation

6. Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and mentor architects, technical leads, and senior engineers
• Build technical capability, succession planning, and competency frameworks
• Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence

7. Vendor & Partner Management

• Define technical engagement models with OEMs and technology partners
• Evaluate vendor roadmaps and technology alignment
• Drive standardisation to reduce cost, risk, and complexity

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Computer, Systems, or related discipline).
• 15+ years of experience in security systems, automation, or large-scale systems integration.
• Proven track record in technical leadership for complex, multi-disciplinary programs and projects.
• Strong experience in several of the following areas:
• Physical security platforms
• Infrastructure and networking with OT/IT convergence
• Cloud and data platforms

Licence no: 12C6060