Technical Lead (Security and Automation)

Kerry Consulting Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Consulting Pte Ltd is seeking a Technical Lead to provide senior technical leadership across complex security and automation solutions. This strategic role covers technology direction, solution architecture, governance, and delivery of large-scale projects in Singapore.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, customers, and partners to develop secure, scalable, and commercially sound solutions, mentor engineers, and contribute to pre-sales and technical engagements with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in security systems, automation, or large-scale systems integration.
• Proven track record leading technical delivery in complex, multidisciplinary programs.
• Strong ability to translate business needs into robust technical solutions and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Define technology roadmaps and end-to-end solution architectures.
• Establish engineering standards, reference architectures and governance frameworks.
• Lead technical design reviews for strategic projects and tenders.
• Oversee delivery of large-scale, mission-critical initiatives.
• Guide IT/OT integration, cybersecurity and security-by-design considerations.
• Mentor architects and engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Technical leadership

Solution architecture

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Introduction

The Technical Lead will provide senior technical leadership across complex security and automation solutions. This is a strategic role with responsibility for technology direction, solution architecture, engineering governance, and delivery of large-scale projects. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering teams, senior leadership, customers, and technology partners to develop secure, scalable, and commercially sound solutions.

Responsibilities

As a senior technical authority, you will define technology roadmaps and end-to-end solution architectures while establishing engineering standards, reference architectures, and governance frameworks. You will lead technical and design reviews for strategic projects and tenders, oversee complex or mission-critical deliveries, and provide direction on technical risks and escalations. Key areas will include IT/OT integration, cybersecurity and security-by-design, infrastructure resilience, system performance, and the evaluation and adoption of new technologies. You will also play an important role in pre-sales and customer engagements, shaping solutions for complex opportunities and presenting technical recommendations to senior stakeholders. In addition, you will mentor architects, technical leads, and senior engineers, strengthen engineering capabilities, and work with cross-functional teams to improve standardization, quality, cost effectiveness, and technical performance.

Requirements

You will have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, together with substantial experience in security systems, automation, or large-scale systems integration. You should have a strong track record of providing technical leadership across complex, multidisciplinary programs and translating business and customer requirements into robust technical solutions. Relevant expertise should span several areas such as physical security platforms, infrastructure and networking, cloud and data platforms, cybersecurity, and systems integration. You will also need strong technical judgment and the ability to engage effectively with all levels of stakeholders. Experience leading technical delivery within large-scale or mission-critical environments will be highly relevant.