Institute of Technical Education

Institute of Technical Education IT Networks Engineer Traineeship [GRIT@Gov]

Traineeship

Closing on 20 Oct 2025

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What the role is

The Graduate Industry Traineeship Programme within the Public Service (GRIT@Gov) aims to provide fresh graduates with opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills and experience that can strengthen their employability to take up full time roles in the sector.

You will be assisting the ITE IT networks team in the implementation and the day-to-day operation of ITE Computer Network and Security infrastructure.

You will develop practical hands-on skills in configuring and managing a wide range of network devices, hone your problem-solving and analytical skills to diagnose and troubleshoot network issues in a systematic approach.

There will be ample opportunities to develop your communication skills, collaborate with various IT and user teams for the implementation and maintenance of the network infrastructure.

What you will be working on

Work with our Project Manager, Engineers, users and vendors to ensure timely completion of network projects.
Assist in evaluating and implementing new network solutions that enhance the capability, security, and manageability of IT network and security infrastructures.
Work with the Network Engineers / appointed contractor(s) to monitor and manage the IT computer network infrastructure to meet the Service Level Agreement using various tools.
Work with IT Helpdesk Engineers / Network Engineers to resolve any network and security issues.
Maintain accurate documentation of the network diagram, configurations and technical documents.

What we are looking for

Relevant academic background or training in Information Technology, Computer Engineering or a related field
Passionate about IT Network Infrastructure, hardware, hands-on technical and operational work.
Ability to work as a team to achieve targeted objectives.
Prior internship experience in IT projects and operational support in networking domain.
Having relevant professional certifications such as CCNA will be advantageous.

About your application process

This job is closing on 20 Oct 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Institute of Technical Education or the wider Public Service.

Eligibility for GRIT@Gov traineeship

The GRaduate Industry Traineeship Programme within the Public Service (GRIT@Gov) aims to provide fresh graduates with opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills and experience that can strengthen their employability to take up full time roles in the sector.

All trainees must fulfil the following criteria:

Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident; and
Graduated or graduating in 2024 or 2025 from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and other Educational Institutions (e.g. private universities and overseas institutions); or
Graduated earlier from above institutions and completed National Service in 2024 or 2025.

Trainees who complete their studies from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) or other Educational Institutions within 2025 but who will only receive their qualification/certification award in 2026 are eligible for the programme as well.

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About Institute of Technical Education

The Institute of Technical Education is a globally-recognised world-class institution for excellence in technical education. Here, you make an extraordinary difference because ours is a unique Hands-on, Minds-on, Hearts-on College Education. Our awards include the prestigious Singapore Quality Award with Special Commendation and the inaugural Harvard-IBM Innovations Award in Transforming Government, affirmations of transformational leadership and passionate staff who bring us closer to becoming a Global Leader for Innovations in Technical Education.

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