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#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for an Associate DevSecOps Engineer to join our Cyber Security Group’s product development team!

What you will be doing at work:
πŸ“Œ Identify and explore COTS security products for use in the development lifecycle
πŸ“Œ Develop POCs to integrate such products into a CI/CD pipeline
πŸ“Œ Test the efficacy and resolve any issues
πŸ“Œ Report, share findings and suggest improvements as part of the solution

You should know πŸ“‹πŸ–‹:
βœ… Basic cybersecurity principles and concepts
βœ… Cloud native architecture and applications
βœ… Infrastructure provision and management tools e.g. Docker, Ansible, Kubernetes

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We're happy to announce the #TraceTogether programme has won the 2020 Gartner Government Eye on Innovation Award (Asia/Pacific)! πŸ†πŸŽ‰

The Award recognises governments that make innovative use of #data and emerging technologies to advance their progress in #DigitalGovernment. Winners were selected over a two-week voting process involving more than 5,000 public officers globally.

Developed in-house by engineers at #GovTechSG, the contact tracing programme efficiently halved the time and effort needed to trace a COVID19+ patient's activities and issue quarantine orders.

Read more about it here:
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go.gov.sg/tg-tt-gartner

TraceTogether, safer togetherπŸ›‘

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πŸ—ž Weekly News Roundups
42%
πŸ’» Explainers on GovTech's Products/Services
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πŸ“½ Behind the scenes at GovTech
33%
😎 Anything GovTech-related is fine!
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πŸ—ž #TechNewsRoundupβ—πŸ—ž

Missed catching up on some tech news this week? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ #SINGAPORE πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬
(1) Launched on 7 Dec at the Singapore FinTech Festival, #SGFinDex is a free digital service that rides on #SingPass to allow Singaporeans to view their funds and investments on a single platform.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0058

(2) The take-up rate for #TraceTogether Programme has reached more than 60%. Singapore is moving closer to the target it set as one of the preconditions for Phase 3 to happen.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0059

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) South Korea will introduce an AI face recognition and QR code access control system in government buildings to enhance security and improve the convenience of visitors as well as government officers.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0060

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πŸ”₯#HotJoboftheWeek!πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for an Infrastructure Engineer specialising in systems, virtualisation and automation, to join our Government Infrastructure Group!

What you will be doing at work:
πŸ“Œ Manage the hyper converge infra that supports the application workloads and system services for the Whole of Govt
πŸ“Œ Use automation tools to manage servers
πŸ“Œ Maintain the server OS and hardening standards compliance
πŸ“Œ Manage the enterprise backup solution to protect against data loss

CriteriaπŸ“‹πŸ–‹:
βœ… Degree in ComScience, Comp/Electronics Engineering/IT and related disciplines
βœ… Min. 5 years of experience in complex or large IT infra systems and services
βœ… Experience with tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Chef and etc.

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We're two weeks away from Phase 3 reopening. Which of the groups do you belong to?
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πŸ—ž #TechNewsRoundupβ—πŸ—ž

Missed catching up on some tech news this week? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ #SINGAPORE πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬
(1) Starting 16 Dec, #SingPass users have the option to use face verification to transact with government digital services. This is part of the government’s effort to build a more digitally #inclusive society. Data encryption and security incident monitoring are in place to ensure that personal data is securely protected.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0061

(2) 30 dormitories resume communal activities with COVID-19 measures in place e.g. the need for residents to download the #FWMOMCare App to allow authorities to monitor the health of migrant workers.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0062

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) A senior care system was recently launched in Putuo, a downtown community in China, to offer timely support using tech for senior citizens who are living alone or are physically challenged.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0063

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πŸŽ™ PODCAST πŸŽ™

Curious why the #TraceTogether App uses Bluetooth instead of location data to aid contact tracing efforts? πŸ€”

Want to know what other considerations were made prior to the rollout of the TraceTogether programme? πŸ’‘

Listen to the full #podcast by BetterSG here:
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go.gov.sg/tg-ttbettersgpodcast

Use TraceTogether today to join us as an ally in keeping our nation protected and helping us reopen safely!

TraceTogether, safer together.πŸ›‘οΈ

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πŸ”₯#HotJoboftheWeek!πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for an Interaction Designer to work on a project related to public education!

What you will be doing at work:
πŸ“Œ Translate human insights into elegant and intuitive interaction flows
πŸ“Œ Work with a design researcher to shape the overall product experience across digital and physical realms
πŸ“Œ Co-facilitate discussions with cross-functional stakeholders
πŸ“Œ Co-develop a UX design strategy based on business and user insights

CriteriaπŸ“‹πŸ–‹:
βœ… Over 5 years’ experience designing interfaces and interactions for products that have been launched
βœ… Adept at implementing human-centered design to solve complex problems
βœ… Experience with design and prototyping tools such as Figma and Sketch

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βš™οΈ #KnowYourTech βš™οΈ

VPN, VPN, VPN - We use the term a lot, but do we know what it stands for? πŸ€”

VPNs refer to Virtual Private Networks and they are quickly becoming a must-have as digital threats become more commonplace, and internet users become increasingly aware of protecting their online privacy! πŸ§‘πŸ»β€πŸ’»

Watch this GIF to learn why you should consider using a VPN to secure your online presence!

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YouTube
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Missed catching up on some tech news this week? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ #SINGAPORE πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬
(1) 70% of Singapore residents are on the #TraceTogether programme. TraceTogether SafeEntry will not be made mandatory until everyone has had the chance to collect the token or download the app.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0064

(2) Postman.gov.sg was built by GovTech’s Open Government Products Group together with MCI, to address the unmet needs of updating citizens with accurate bite-sized information rapidly.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0065

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) Australian Government’s tech agency has released cloud contract templates to make it easier for government to set up commercial contracts with external IT providers.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0066

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πŸ”₯#HotJoboftheWeek!πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for a Community Development & Engagement Manager to drive awareness and adoption of the Singapore Government Developer Portal!

What you will be doing at work:
πŸ“Œ Design and develop content strategy
πŸ“Œ Create and execute marketing campaigns to drive adoption
πŸ“Œ Create compelling content that translates technical information into digestible info
πŸ“Œ Monitor effectiveness of campaigns

CriteriaπŸ“‹πŸ–‹:
βœ… Proven work experience in creating and editing technical content for target audiences across all platforms
βœ… Demonstrated ability to build and execute marketing and content strategy with clear goals
βœ… Sound knowledge of CMS, social media, SEO and SEM
βœ… Impeccable writing skills

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🎬 #2020GovTechWrapped 🎬

Before the year ends, we want to say a big thank you to everyone for your support throughout this eventful year! 🀝


As we braved COVID-19 and the changes it brought to our lives, we were determined to create innovative tech solutions to empower our citizens and keep everyone safe as we embraced the new normal.

Watch this GIF to check out our top moments of 2020! 🍿

Don’t forget to follow #GovTechSG on our digital channels
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πŸ—ž #TechNewsRoundupβ—πŸ—ž

Missed catching up on some tech news this week? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ #SINGAPORE πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬
(1) ICA aims to provide 100% online services by the end of 2021. The agency will aggressively roll out digital documents starting next year and the year after. The only documents that are likely to retain in its physical form are passports and ICs.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0067

(2) 1,190 families get keys to first smart-enabled HDB homes in Punggol Northshore. These high-tech flats are equipped with smart power sockets and distribution boards that allow occupants to transform them into smart homes.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0068

🌎 #WORLD 🌎
(3) Over 50,000 hospitality businesses and hairdressers have onboarded the Service NSW QR code initiative for COVID-19 contact tracing. NSW is looking at whether to extend the mandate to other industries in 2021.
🌟⏩ go.gov.sg/tg-tnr-0069

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πŸŽ† Wishing all a #HappyNewYear! πŸŽ‡

Thank you for being part of our journey to empower the nation through tech.

We look forward to a brand new year together, filled with more creative innovations and opportunities to use
#TechForPublicGood!

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πŸ”₯#HotJoboftheWeek!πŸ”₯

#GovTechisHiring and we’re πŸ‘€ for an analytics professional to join us as a People Analyst to develop our advanced HR analytics strategies!

What you will be doing at work:
πŸ“Œ Make crucial decisions to directly impact initiatives and solutions and meet business needs
πŸ“Œ Consult with HR and organisational partners to identify business problems
πŸ“Œ Extract and interpret large HR data sets using complex data analysis and transform them into actionable insights

CriteriaπŸ“‹πŸ–‹:
βœ… 2 years’ experience in people analytics or a related field
βœ… In-depth knowledge of data science concepts
βœ… Tech expertise in data analysis technologies and database development
βœ… Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills

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It's the first week of 2021! πŸŽ‰ Do you have your new year's resolution ready? Is learning a new tech skill part of the lineup?
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72%
🀩 Yes, I'm planning to learn programming/digital analytics/machine learning, and etc.!
20%
πŸ€” Hmm, maybe! I'm still considering what I should do...
8%
😡 Nope, not planning to grow in the tech space.