Security Operations Officer

Location: Singapore, Singapore

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.

**ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY**

Responsible for onsite security functions

Adherence to the Thales rules, HSEQ procedures, applicable legislation, lawful instructions and other requirements.

**KEY ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

**As a** Security Operations Officer,**you are accountable for**:
Administrative:
Badge access preparation:

- liaise with TSA security on badge preparation and follow up if need.
- Photo taking of employees for new hires, faulty badges including updating of employee photos every 2-3 years and updating of photo in access control system.
- Configuration of access after approval is given by department owner.
- Ensure the access matrix is updated and aligned with department secretary.

Updating, preparation, deletion and archiving of employee access records according to security policy
- to ensure access configured for employees are on a need to basis
- to prepare access reports and to be approved by individual department owner on quarterly / half year basis
- To follow up with HR on the resignee
- To ensure deletion and archiving of record whenever there is leaver from the company from access control system and Badge Provisioning

Physical key checks on monthly / adhoc basis to account for primary physical keys and spare physical key
- Taking over, handing over and tagging of physical keys in key holder
- to ensure that location is properly secured in the event there is a power failure to avoid any security risk
- to ensure that employee withdraw the key when required

Archiving of documents for audit and reference purpose
- to ensure the documentation are readily available during audit
- to ensure exit clearance in DIS is updated after updates and follow up with HR.

Operations:
Perform Security briefing to new hires to ensure they are aware of the security policy in DIS
- To brief security policy for employees in DIS on adhoc basis
- To follow up on the yearly security awareness briefing for TSA and office employees if needed

To configure the necessary access for employees / visitors
- to maintain the continuous records trail of employees movement going into TSA zone, Production and office zone

Attend to any security incident
- To maintain the security presence as well as updating the management on possible security risk
- Review of cctv recording if incident arises or reported when needed.

Physical check to ensure compliance to security policy including the below:

- Escorting and overseeing security vendor for project basis
- Escorting and overseeing security vendor for security equipment maintenance

Security operation support
- Act as a rotation backup in the event the appointed agency has shortage of manpower
- To be versatile to manage the security operation when required.
- To follow up on safety issue as and when required.
- To support on weekend shredding
- Other duties as and when required.
- You shall at all times during the employment with the company, respect and comply with the Thales security requirements during the performance of his/her duties.

**KEY KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE**

**To be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience**:

- Minimum 2-3 years working in a fast paced security command centre environment
- Minimum Secondary 3 & above
- Knowledge on Microsoft Words, Excel, Powerpoint will be preferred
- Experience in managing and supporting staff badge process

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.