Director of Information Technology (Singapore)

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Director of Information Technology (IT) to lead and manage our company’s IT infrastructure, security, and operations. This role is critical to ensuring a secure, efficient, and scalable IT environment to support our growing organization. The successful candidate will oversee IT infrastructure, information security, knowledge management, compliance, procurement, and vendor relationships while building and leading a high-performing IT team.

As the Director of IT, you will be responsible for maintaining and evolving the company’s IT landscape to support both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic growth. You will drive the implementation of best practices in IT security, compliance, and risk management while ensuring that all technology services align with business needs. This role provides the opportunity to work in a cutting-edge technology company, playing a key part in enabling innovation through a robust and reliable IT infrastructure. Quantum computing requires a uniquely collaborative approach, so you’ll work closely with others in cross-functional teams and be in a position to influence decision making in the company. 

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the company’s IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and workstations.
• Develop and enforce IT and information security policies, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ISO 27001.
• Implement and maintain knowledge management systems to facilitate efficient information sharing and retrieval.
• Manage network security, access control, and identity management, ensuring robust cybersecurity measures.
• Oversee system administration, account access control, and user support/helpdesk operations to maintain business continuity.
• Maintain an up-to-date IT asset management system for hardware, software, and licensing.
• Design and implement backup and disaster recovery plans to safeguard company data and systems.
• Lead the procurement of IT tools, software, and hardware, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance.
• Establish, document, and enforce IT compliance regulations and standards.
• Liaise with and manage third-party vendors and service providers, ensuring optimal service delivery.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead a team of IT professionals to maintain a secure and responsive IT environment.
• Monitor emerging IT risks and proactively implement solutions to mitigate threats.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of IT leadership experience, with a proven track record in IT infrastructure, security, and compliance.
• Strong understanding of network security, identity and access management (IAM), and IT governance frameworks.
• Experience in implementing and managing ISO 27001 or similar compliance standards.
• Expertise in backup and disaster recovery planning, risk management, and business continuity.
• Hands-on experience in system administration, IT asset management, and helpdesk operations.
• Demonstrated experience in managing IT procurement and vendor relationships.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and manage an IT team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in designing and managing IT infrastructure, including cooling systems, environmental sensors, and physical access management to ensure operational efficiency and security

Desirable Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library).
• Experience working in highly regulated industries, including finance, government, or technology sectors.
• Familiarity with quantum computing or high-performance computing (HPC).
• Strong knowledge of cloud security, virtualization, and modern IT automation tools.

About Horizon Quantum

At Horizon Quantum, we believe quantum computing has the potential to spark a second revolution in computing. Our mission is clear — to enable a world powered by quantum computation. We are developing tools to simplify and expedite the process of developing software for quantum computers. We are an international team headquartered in Singapore, with an office in Ireland and key markets spread out worldwide. 

With Triple Alpha, we are developing a toolchain for taking a program written in a conventional language such as C or Python and transforming it into an accelerated quantum application. This requires automated algorithm synthesis to produce a high-level description of a quantum program for the task, paired with an optimising compiler to turn this into a processor-specific executable representation.