Data Analytics Engineer

MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD)

Permanent

What the role is

ISD confronts and addresses threats to Singapore's internal security and stability. For over 70 years, ISD and its predecessor organisations have played a central role in countering threats such as those posed by foreign subversive elements, spies, racial and religious extremists, and terrorists. A fulfilling and rewarding career awaits those who want to join in ISD's critical mission of keeping Singapore safe, secure and sovereign for all Singaporeans.
We utilise state-of-the-art technology and technical know-how to safeguard Singapore's security and sovereignty. We need highly motivated Data Analytics Engineers to design and build powerful data science and analytics tools required to conduct data mining and facilitate data-driven decision making.
Besides being passionate about data, analytics and software engineering, candidates should also be driven by our mission to make Singapore a safer home, and enjoy working on challenging, diverse and unique problem statements. You will be supported by a team of highly technical and collaborative colleagues with opportunities for advanced training, including leading overseas conferences and courses.

What you will be working on

• Design, develop, deploy and maintain analytics solutions that allow internal business teams to make data-driven decisions

• Evaluate, adopt, integrate and build on open-source and commercial analytics tools

• Work closely with end users, data scientists, data engineers and project managers in the planning, development and delivery of solutions

• Evaluate, maintain and optimise code for accuracy, performance, maintainability and scale of data queries, machine learning models and data visualizations

• Recommend and evaluate technologies to introduce new analytics capabilities

What we are looking for

• Applicants with no experience may

• Self-motivated, open-minded, resourceful and meticulous. Able to work independently and in teams.

• Ability to keep the overarching objectives of the project in mind while pursuing the technical details.

• Competent in at least one programming language (e.g. Python, Java, JavaScript, C/C++, C#, base SAS, R, Scala). Interest and ability to gain expertise
in other programming languages, frameworks and technologies.

• Familiarity with one or more database and its related querying languages (e.g. SQL, Pig, Hive, SparkQL).

• Knowledge and experience with any of the following would be an advantage:
- Machine learning (e.g. predictive analytics, natural language processing)
- Data analytics (e.g. descriptive statistics, modelling)
- Big data technologies (e.g. Hadoop, Spark, Hive, Impala, HBase, Elasticsearch)
- Web development (e.g. HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Python, Ruby on Rails)
- Data visualisation (e.g. UX/UI design, PowerBI, D3, Tableau)
- System administration (e.g. OS, networking, databases)
- Containers technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes

• Only Singaporeans need
We wish to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD)

The Internal Security Department (ISD) confronts and addresses threats to Singapore's internal security and stability. For over 75 years, ISD and its predecessor organisations have played a central role in countering threats such as those posed by foreign subversive elements, spies, racial and religious extremists, and terrorists.
At the heart of our work are the collection of intelligence that enables us to size up the threats to Singapore's internal security, and taking the executive actions necessary to overcome those threats. Every day, we collect and analyse intelligence, make impartial assessments, and take decisive action to counter the threats to Singapore's internal security and stability, and sovereignty.

About your application process

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 for other roles within MHA - Internal Security Department (ISD) or the wider Public Service.