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Government Technology Agency

Government Technology Agency

Lead / Senior ICT & SS Auditor (Internal Audit)

Fixed Terms
Closing on 24 Dec 2025

What the role is

The Government Technology Agency (GovTech) aims to transform the delivery of Government digital services and products by taking an "outside-in" view, putting citizens and businesses at the heart of everything we do. We also develop the Smart Nation infrastructure and applications and facilitate collaboration with citizens and businesses to co-develop technologies.

Join us as we support Singapore’s vision of building a Smart Nation - a nation of possibilities empowered through info-communications technology and related engineering.

Do you want to apply your skills, knowledge and energy to implement cutting-edge infocomm technology and digital solutions that will change the lives of Singaporeans and the public? In GovTech, you can!

What you will be working on

  • Develop and customise audit programmes / security audit checklists to assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls in mitigating IT risks. 

  • Plan, develop and conduct annual policy compliance and process audits, technical audits on critical systems and infrastructure.

  • Manage auditee interactions, including briefings, conduct of audit fieldwork, management responses and follow-up actions to ensure on-time and on-target execution of audit plans.

  • Review audit findings and assess overall state of ICT governance and risks.

  • Formulate mitigation plans to improve state of overall ICT governance.

  • Work with auditees at the working and management levels to assess the state of internal processes and controls and identify recommendations to address the gaps.

  • Monitor and validate audit findings to ensure control remediation is effective and root causes have been addressed. 

    What we are looking for

    • Degree in IT discipline, or equivalent.

    • Possess related professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and cloud security certification.

    • Minimum 8 years in ICT audit and/or compliance management. Audit experience and knowledge relating to cyber security, network and infrastructure, cloud security and virtualisation, application security and development, data privacy and protection, and/or business continuity and disaster recovery would be a plus.

    • Prior experience leading audits and conducting audit fieldwork and has good working knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance, governance and internal controls. Experience in the use of data analytics in fieldwork would be preferred.

    • Prior experience in managing people including providing performance feedback would be a bonus.

    • Strong understanding of technology, IT management processes, technology risks and internal controls. Have basic understanding in prompt engineering and constant use of AI in delivery of the work. 

    • Able to deliver quality and thorough work, with eye for details.

    • Good written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

    GovTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse voices and perspectives, as we believe it is key to innovation. 

    Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks.

      

    We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust you to manage your time to deliver your best.

    Learn more about life inside GovTech at go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers

    About your application process

    This job is closing on 24 Dec 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 Government Technology Agency or the wider Public Service.

    About Government Technology Agency

    The Government Technology Agency (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. We empower our people to master their craft through continuous and robust learning and development opportunities all year round. Our GovTechies embody our Agile, Bold and Collaborative values to deliver impactful solutions. GovTech aims to transform the delivery of Government digital services by taking an "outside-in" view, putting citizens and businesses at the heart of everything we do. 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.

    Learn more about Government Technology Agency