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