Technical Director (Security systems / Automation) (Ref 26376)

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