Job Description

What the role is:You oversee a team in charting out and advancing the coherent development of the information technology (IT) Infrastructure and Applications landscape in MINDEF/SAF to meet operational requirements. On this, you perform market scanning to identify technologies and systems that will benefit MINDEF/SAF. You further collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to spearhead technology pioneering and sourcing with a view towards transforming MINDEF/SAF IT Infrastructure and Applications landscape. You develop systems masterplans for MINDEF/SAF IT systems and services. You are responsible for developing the statement of work for new initiatives, their approval of requirements, and table them through various forums for approval. You provide advice and advocate for policies and architectural guidelines for systematic IT system development to ensure system interoperability across different networks, as well as with Integrated Knowledge-based Command and Control systems.What you will be working on:Your challenge lies in keeping abreast of the latest military domain revolution in threats, operational concepts, doctrines, and the latest development in commercial IT and software technologies. You need to have a good understanding in both military and commercial domains, to ensure the timely plug-in of technology upgrades to MINDEF/SAF IT Infrastructure and Applications. You also need to constantly evolve the MINDEF/SAF Enterprise Architecture framework to facilitate systems interoperability, manage system complexity, and to better manage resources in capabilities development.What we are looking for:You must have a tertiary qualification in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), or related professional qualifications, with at least 12 years\' working experience in the IT industry in a technical or engineering setting. Possession of a strong technical background in IT, leadership traits, good planning abilities, good communication skills, the ability to multi-task and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment is essential. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.About MINDEF:The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore\'s peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF\'s mission and ensure Singapore\'s security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.

Ministry of Defence