Description
GovTech is the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.
At GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better where we empower our people to master their craft through robust learning and development opportunities all year round.
Play a part in Singapore’s vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today!
Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg.
[What you will be working on]
Apply foundational security principles to real-world engineering challenges. You will independently deliver well-defined security tasks and small projects across security architecture, product engineering, or emerging technology research, while collaborating with security, engineering, and product teams.
Implement and validate standard security controls using a risk-based approach.
Conduct threat modelling to identify security gaps, threats, and appropriate mitigations.
Perform guided penetration testing and validate potential vulnerabilities.
Develop proofs of concept or security features spanning multiple components.
Review code and technical designs for security and maintainability.
Use security analysis tools and remediate findings appropriately.
Improve security automation, testing, processes, and engineering practices.
Support the investigation of moderate security incidents and escalate complex issues.
Evaluate emerging cybersecurity tools through structured testing and small proof-of-concept projects.
[What we are looking for]
Strong foundation in cybersecurity, secure engineering, and risk-based security.
Practical experience in areas such as threat modelling, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, secure software development, cloud security, or security research.
Ability to write or review secure, clear, maintainable, and well-tested code.
Familiarity with code and cloud security analysis tools, including remediation of identified findings.
Ability to independently manage well-defined tasks and small projects.
Sound judgement in balancing security, performance, usability, and maintainability.
Proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to recognise when support or escalation is required.
What we offer you:
GovTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse voices and perspectives, as we believe that diversity is the foundation to innovation.
Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks. These include leave benefits to meet your work-life needs and employee wellness programs.
We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust that you will manage your own time to deliver your best, wherever you are, and whatever works best for you.
Learn more about life inside GovTech at go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers.
Stay connected with us on social media at go.gov.sg/ConnectWithGovTech