Senior Software Security Engineer District Attorney

For questions regarding this position please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Office of the District Attorney is seeking a Senior Software Security Engineer (Senior District Attorney Software Engineer) for the Riverside location.

The Software Engineering team within the Riverside County District Attorneys Office has designed and built a sophisticated software platform entirely in house to support the complex operations of a modern DA legal environment. The system has grown to encompass interconnected services and multiple modules including case management transaction processing reporting data management and real time integrations with external agencies. As the system continues to grow security and software compliance have become increasingly critical to its design development and maintenance. The Senior Software Security Engineer will play a key role in designing implementing reviewing and maintaining security controls across the platform ensuring that security is built into services and architecture from the ground up. This includes protecting against threats such as malicious JavaScript denial of service attacks session hijacking SQL injection broken access control authentication failures security misconfigurations and improper handling of audit and exception logs. The role will also support the security of integrations with external partners as well as the secure management and rotation of keys credentials certificates and configurations. Working alongside experienced software engineers the Senior Software Security Engineer will be key in engineering decisions that affect the security reliability and compliance of the system while keeping pace with evolving security standards and software compliance requirements.

If you are looking for a challenging work that truly matters we would love to hear from you!

Meet the Team!

The District Attorney of Riverside County as the public prosecutor acting on behalf of the People vigorously enforces the law pursues the truth protects those victimized by crime exonerates the innocent and safeguards the rights of all to ensure that justice is done on behalf of our community. The offices staff of over 700 is comprised of prosecuting attorneys sworn investigators victim-witness advocates paralegals investigative technicians forensic analysts and a wide range of information technology and supporting staff all committed to excellence and integrity in public service. We are and we seek to maintain a diverse workforce to match a diverse county.

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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Build security into enterprise software system components from the ground-up that are reliable maintainable scalable secure and reusable. Have the ability to learn and keep up with various software compliance checklists and rules such as Trusted Systems Racial Justice Act E-Sign Act CJIS Telephone Act ADA and others.

Build security controls into Web APIs and their underlying architecture to interconnect subsystems.

Keep up with security standards and Implement up to date security engineering practices

Build security into front-end and back-end software features by understanding a variety of software engineering/programming languages for example html CS Javascript C# C Angular TypeScript Bootstrap Web API (REST RPC) SQL PowerShell

Build high performing database objects and functions utilizing Microsoft SQL Transaction SQL Stored Procedures Profiling and Optimization plans.

Develop and maintain data warehouse and transaction database architecture and file system.

Develop scripts and scheduled jobs for software transaction data migration and maintain database version compatibility with software back-end.

Maintain and enhance security into existing software systems.

Participate in DevOps builds and releases including DevSecOps Development Security Operations.

Ensure software features continue to work properly after maintenance and testing.

Investigate and resolve security failures during upgrades using various troubleshooting tools.

Participate in the support for any software issues that may arise in all environments from development through production.

Maintain and monitor security in various layers of the system from operating system configurations as it relates to the software front-end and library publishing packages NuGet packages and repositories. Generate and keep a repository of security keys and certificates securely.

lead and support staff involved in designing developing and implementing security controls into the enterprise software for the DA; coach and mentor staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in computer science computer/software engineering information technology or related technical fields.

Transcripts/Degree must be provided at the time of application. Failure to provide proof of education will make your application ineligible. Experience: Six years of hands-on software engineering experience in web front-end and back-end development. Four years of the required experience must be recent and continuous hands-on experience in a diverse array of programming languages such Core C C# TypeScript SQL and frameworks including NodeJS Angular implementation of relational databases and extensive experience with database design patterns and performance plans. Additionally proficiency in essential technologies such as SASS Bootstrap Web API Shared Libraries MSSQL T-SQL Stored Procedures and DevOps enhancement and upgrade is required.

Knowledge of: The principles methods and techniques in software engineering in web front end and backend development; data structures; algorithm analysis; computer organization and architecture; compiler (front-end parser); relational databases; operating systems; backend development in an object-oriented language; automata and formal languages or computational theory; systems configurations library publishing packages NuGet packages and repositories; networking or distributed computing; source control and NuGet packages.

Ability to: Build user-friendly software systems; employ a systematic and structured approach to software engineering; supervise and monitor the work of subordinate staff; monitor and troubleshoot software errors; communicate technical details clearly and succinctly; take initiatives to learn new technologies; understand technical requirements and follow detailed technical instructions; work in a fast paced but flexible environment; collaborate and work as part of a team.

Other Requirements

License: Possession of a valid California Drivers License may be required.

Background: A successful Security Clearance conducted by the DA is required for positions within the Riverside County Office of the District Attorney.

Requirement: Qualified applicants must have hands-on security engineering experience within specialized software engineering focused on secure design development integration operation monitoring and protection of large scale enterprise systems APIs databases identity services and/or supporting systems. Software development experience within firewalls is required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Who May Apply:

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference and as applicable the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate spouses death certificate a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements please review the Veterans Preference Policy C-3 here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: Location and Telework
In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however telework arrangements are subject to management approval operational needs and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations telework eligibility and residency requirements.

Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. ( AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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Required Experience:

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