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Senior / Lead Security Engineer

  • Hybrid
    • Singapore, Central Singapore, Singapore
  • Software Engineering

Job description

Who We Are

Open Government Products (OGP) operates like a startup within the government; We are a fast-paced, dynamic team of engineers, designers, and product managers dedicated to public good. We autonomously identify opportunities to solve public problems using tech, rapidly prototype, and launch solutions—from citizen apps to automating public agency operations. Embracing an open-sourced and flat hierarchy, we cut through bureaucracy to focus on real-world, user-centric innovations that drive change.

The Team

You will be joining the security team within OGP, and supporting the organisation by solving real cybersecurity and application security problems. We develop guardrails and secure-by-default building blocks so that anyone can deliver secure products easily.

About the Role

We're looking for a passionate Senior / Lead Software Engineer to join our growing team, helping to enhance the existing platform but also independently explore new opportunities to tackle scams in Singapore. This role demands a blend of technical expertise, entrepreneurship and leadership skills, fostering a start-up mindset within our team.

Key Responsibilities

As a senior security engineer, you will:

  • Identify security gaps in the organisation and product teams and potential solutions that scale well.

  • Develop secure-by-design application and infrastructure components.

  • Build and deploy systems that automate detection, containment, and remediation of security failures.

  • Create distributed testing tools to measure security outcomes at OGP and across government.

As a lead security engineer, you will:

  • Identify and prioritise the most important security problems for the organisation.

  • Design and architect the most appropriate solutions that scale well and materially improve the security posture of the organisations.

  • Orchestrate the development and deployment of systems that automate the detection, containment, and remediation of security incidents.

  • Mentor and guide the security engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

We use cloud services, open source software, and commodity hardware as much as possible. These often include, but are not limited to: Typescript, GitHub, AWS, Pulumi, DataDog, Okta, and CodeQL. Knowing what to build and what to reuse lets us avoid wasting time on solved problems and focus on delivering actual value.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

  • Proficient in Typescript, GitHub, AWS, Pulumi, DataDog, Okta, and CodeQL

  • Knowledge in working with product teams and building tools

  • Experience in startups or fast-paced environments; proven ability to succeed in dynamic settings and manage shifting priorities.

  • Experience in technical leadership or influence, guiding software teams and setting high standards while mentoring engineers.

  • Excellent communication skills for articulating technical concepts and ideas.

  • A passion for public service, driving impactful changes, and improving how technology serves society.

Overall we look for people who have ability, initiative, good communication, and most importantly, a passionate heart for public good. Don’t hesitate to apply, even if you might not possess all the skills and qualifications!

Working at OGP

Ownership and Autonomy — Beyond technical tasks, this means having autonomy to voice opinions and suggest future directions. Building what you believe in drives the creation of great solutions.

Rapid Prototyping — We prioritize testing ideas over debating them, allowing us to identify problems quickly and convey possibilities to others. This fail-fast approach accelerates innovation.

Flexibility — We provide flexible work arrangements based on what works best for our team and its members, fostering a productive and supportive environment.

Continuous Learning — Drive professional growth by exploring new architectures, frameworks, and technologies. With dedicated yearly learning months and hackathons, continuous learning is essential as we tackle innovative ideas and challenges.

Mission-Driven — Our work is dedicated to the public good, aiming to improve the lives of Singapore citizens. We focus on creating impactful solutions that enhance the community and the place we call home.

Projects OGP has worked on include:

ScamShield — iOS and Android mobile apps, enhanced in August 2024, help users check and report suspicious communications. The apps automatically filter known scams using an AI-powered machine learning classifier. An Admin Dashboard also allows police to verify reported scams.

ParkingSG — A mobile app alternative to parking coupons. It lets users pay, extend, and refund their parking sessions just using their phones.

RedeemSG — Helps the Singapore Government to create, send and track redemptions of digital vouchers easily.

COVID-19 Vaccination — A suite of systems built to enable Singapore's national vaccination campaign for COVID-19. This includes informational sites, appointment booking systems, and records management systems.

data.gov.sg — An open repository of all the Singapore Government's public data. It helps people understand the data using visualizations and articles, and provides real-time APIs for developers to use.

Isomer — Provides government agencies with an easy-to-deploy static website building and hosting service to create usable, secure and faster informational websites quickly.

FormSG — A form builder tool for agencies to self-service and create online forms that capture classified data, with the goal of replacing paper forms.

PaySG — Was developed to enable digital payments for government services, and was initially used for payments for COVID-19 swab tests and Stay-Home Notices for incoming travellers to Singapore.

An overview of other OGP products can be found on our website https://open.gov.sg

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