Responsibilities
This role serves as the infrastructure architecture subject matter expert (SME) within IAG. The individual is accountable for developing enterprise-ready architecture patterns, governing lifecycle practices, embedding compliance, and driving modernization of Mediacorp's infrastructure platforms.
The role ensures all infrastructure solutions across on-premise, cloud, and multi-cloud are secure, scalable, cost-optimized, and compliant with regulatory and enterprise requirements.
Scope of the role
Infrastructure Architecture Standards
- Define, publish, and maintain reference architectures and reusable infra design templates.
- Provide architecture reviews and design validation for infrastructure projects.
Lifecycle & Technology Governance
- Maintain infra lifecycle register (EOL/EOS).
- Drive modernization and tech debt reduction plans in collaboration with Infra Ops.
Security & Compliance Alignment
- Embed Information Security Office (ISO) compliance and audit requirements into infra design.
- Ensure architecture decisions align with corporate risk, security, and audit frameworks.
Innovation & Modernization
- Lead R&D and proof-of-concepts for emerging technologies (e.g., AIOps, Zero Trust, AI infra readiness).
- Translate technology trends into enterprise-ready patterns for adoption.
Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
- Partner with Infra Ops, PMO, and ISO to ensure projects align with architecture standards.
- Mentor engineers, transferring infra design knowledge and building IAG's technical depth
Key Responsibilities
- Act as infra SME for hybrid cloud, compute, storage, and network design.
- Own enterprise infra architecture patterns and decision records.
- Deliver quarterly lifecycle/tech debt risk reports and modernization roadmap updates.
- Ensure infra projects meet secure-by-design and compliance standards.
- Conduct feasibility studies and provide recommendations on integration of new technologies.
QualificationsBachelor's in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent.Certifications preferred:- Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
- AWS Solutions Architect Professional
- TOGAF or equivalent Enterprise Architecture certification
- FinOps Certified Practitioner
- ITIL Foundation or above
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience
- Proven experience working as a Manager/Lead for DevOps or similar role in a leadership capacity, leading and mentoring a team of engineers
- Lead the planning, implementation and management of cloud infrastructure and operations. To build and maintain infrastructure with scalability and high availability
- Strong expertise in cloud infrastructure management (AWS and Azure) and cloud security best practices
- Knowledge and experience in Linux and Windows system administration and networking, Content Delivery Networks (CDN), and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Budget planning and management
- Vendor management and procurement processes
- Ability to influence and enforce standards while enabling agility in delivery.
- Strong cross-team collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience mentoring engineers or architects in technical practices.
- Deep technical expertise in infra architecture (cloud, on-prem, hybrid).
- Proven ability to translate business/operational needs into scalable architecture solutions.
- Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and secure-by-design practices.
- Skilled in producing blueprints, patterns, and architecture documentation.
- Passionate about shaping enterprise infra strategy and governance.
- Motivated by enabling secure, modern, and scalable IT infrastructure.
- Enjoys mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
