Infrastructure Lead

Location: SINGAPORE, Singapore

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

In Singapore, Thales has been a trusted partner since 1973, originally focused on aerospace activities in the Asia-Pacific region. With 2,000 employees across three local sites, we deliver cutting-edge solutions across aerospace (including air traffic management), defence and security, and digital identity and cybersecurity sectors. Together, we’re shaping the future by enabling customers to make pivotal decisions that safeguard communities and power progress.

Organisation Context

The Airspace Mobility Solutions (AMS) business, part of the Global Business Unit Land and Air Systems, provides leading-edge Air Traffic Management (ATM), Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM), Security, and Digital Aviation solutions for the Commercial and Defence sectors.

The AMS manages 11% of the world's airspace and, with revenues of over 500 million Euros worldwide, is the global market leader in airspace management solutions. In Singapore, the business focuses on the delivery and support of ATM solutions in the Asia Pacific region.

Purpose of the Position

In this role, the successful candidate will work in an international multidisciplinary team focused on leading and delivering the infrastructure for a complex ATM solution.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Guide the infrastructure team in implementing server and storage solutions, serving as a technical lead to drive transformative changes in these domains.

• Discipline Management: Assist the HoD in managing part of the team, with a focus on practices and standards for compute and storage systems.

• Bid Support: Review technical architecture and cost models for compute and storage-focused infrastructure bids and projects.

• Strategy & Vision: Support the HoD in defining the digital transformation strategy for infrastructure, with a focus on server virtualization, storage platforms, and automation.

• Governance: Contribute to governance of infrastructure discipline; define, tailor, and enforce best-practices for server platforms, storage solutions, infrastructure-as-code, and automation processes/tools.

• Knowledge Capitalisation: Ensure best practice sharing and capitalisation by curating technical documentation, lessons learned, and case studies related to server and storage infrastructure.

• Business Competitiveness: Support efficiency initiatives (e.g., automation, standardisation) to improve cost, quality, and delivery of infrastructure solutions.

• Lean & Agile Adoption: Promote Lean and Agile practices within infrastructure projects, particularly for automation, platform deployment and continuous improvement.

• Emerging Tech: Drive adoption of modern technologies in infrastructure—such as AI-driven monitoring, predictive analytics, hybrid cloud, hyperconverged infrastructure, and automation platforms.

• Cost Model Management: Own and update the cost model for infrastructure implementation, considering server, storage, and platform TCO.

• Resource Planning: Assess technical skillsets for current and future server/storage project requirements; lead workforce planning for upcoming bids and projects.

• Team Development: Champion ongoing technical and professional development, coaching, and career management for the infrastructure team.

• Recruitment: Define, drive and manage hiring, onboarding, and team-building strategies for compute/storage engineering talent.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Foster collaboration with other disciplines (network, cybersecurity, systems engineering) to design multi-discipline solutions with tangible value.

• Innovation: Nurture a culture that embraces innovation, entrepreneurship, and continuous technical improvement.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, ICT, or a related discipline

• Postgraduate studies in Systems Engineering (desirable)

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in leading the design, delivery, and operations of complex, mission-critical server/storage infrastructure (including virtualization, compute platforms, storage arrays, backup/recovery, and automation) and networks (7+ years)

• Proven people management and staff coaching experience

• Strong technical leadership, with the ability to coach and upskill high-performing teams

• Solid foundation in basic networking concepts, including an understanding of switching and routing principles

• Deep expertise in modern server operating systems (e.g., Linux/RHEL, Windows Server), server hardening, virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, KVM), and container environments (e.g., OpenShift, Kubernetes)

• Broad experience in infrastructure architecture/design, including physical/virtual servers, SAN/NAS storage solutions, data centre server/storage deployment, and lifecycle management

• Proficiency in infrastructure automation – Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Ansible, Terraform), Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), and automation scripting for infrastructure operations

• Experience in product/project development under both traditional and agile/iterative lifecycle methodologies

• Ability to report regularly on progress against agreed planning and budget

• Ability to highlight any issues or risks relating to testing to the manager

• Ability to provide timely status updates to the manager

• Demonstrable success in delivering outcomes in multidisciplinary, multicultural environments

• Exposure to Safety, Security, and Human Factors as applied to data centre and infrastructure environments

• Familiarity with cost modelling and TCO analysis for server/storage solutions

• Experience developing high-performing teams and a culture of continuous improvement

• Excellent judgment, independent decision-making, and accountability

• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders with differing objectives

• Positive, motivating leadership style, open to managing complexity and driving change

Desirable

• Good knowledge of Air Traffic Management systems

General Requirements

• Develop and maintain a harmonious work environment in all departments by upholding the company's key values

• Advocate for diversity and inclusion, actively involved in implementing change initiatives to achieve diversity goals

• Advocate for a culture of continuous improvement

• Advocate for accountability, transparency, and curiosity

• Comply with all relevant company Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental policies and work practices to prevent or minimise accidental exposures to self, colleagues, visitors, and/or the environment

• Comply with all relevant company policies and procedures

Special Requirements

• Occasional international travel may be required

• Hold or be eligible to hold Singapore CAT2 Clearance

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.