Job Description

Infocomm Resource and Networks Division is responsible for driving the key technical domains of spectrum management, radio coordination and surveillance, satellite, numbering and 5G networks operationalisation, in support of IMDA\xe2\x80\x99s core vision with architecting for the Singapore\xe2\x80\x99s digital future.

As the Deputy Director, you will report to the Director (IRN), and Cluster Director (Network, Resource, and Technology), to deliver the business unit objectives, push boundaries and champion Singapore\xe2\x80\x99s representation at the international and regional telecommunications forums.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

5G Network. Work jointly with fellow 5G subject matter experts across IMDA, lead and coordinate 5G network plans with the MNOs, to ensure holistic development and deployment of new 5G capabilities for Singapore.

Understand management, orchestration and automation of Cloud-/Virtualised-RAN that encompasses physical network functions (PNF), virtual network functions (VNF), cloud native network functions (CNF) and the services across Cloud RAN, transport, 5G Core and underlying cloud infrastructure.

Contribute intermediate level technical expertise, and provide subject matter technical knowledge in one or more of the following disciplines:

• 5G future evolution and IoT applications
• network function virtualization and software-defined networks
• cloud computing and telco cloud (e.g. Kubernetes)
• slicing orchestrator
• network deployment in particular fixed and mobile
• service platforms (e.g. IPTV, IMS, VoIP, VoLTE, etc.)
• application architectures

Satellite Network. Drive review of IMDA\xe2\x80\x99s satellite regulatory framework \xe2\x80\x93 be responsible in the liaison and coordination of Singapore\xe2\x80\x99s satellite networks, including foreign regulators, and our roles at International Telecommunications Union (ITU).

Other Ancillary Responsibilities. Oversee Singapore\xe2\x80\x99s numbering resources, including the review, update and maintain of National Numbering Plan, to ensure the national numbering resources are assigned and used efficiently and effectively

Requirements & Competencies

• Good degree in electrical and electronics engineering, preferably with major in info-communications technologies and/or telecommunications. Computer Science degree may also apply. Post-graduate degree would be advantages.
• Minimum 10 years of experience working in one of the telecom networks domains such as core, radio, transmission, telco cloud, and security. In-depth knowledge and appreciation of the industries\xe2\x80\x99 vertical will be a distinct advantage.
• Proven track record in assuming overall responsibilities and excellent facilitation skills, with very strong follow through abilities when leading work assignments, driving team to resolutions and delivery.
• A good team player whom enjoys the intellectual stimulation of collaborating with colleagues and industry counterparts both locally and at international arena.
• Works well in multicultural workplace.
• Good presentation, written and communication skills.

Position will be commensurate with experience.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

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