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Location : Central Office, 1001 Spruce Street, Trenton, NJ
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:Central Office/Vicinage: Central Office
Division: ITO (Information Security)
Opening Date: 10/13/2026
Closing Date: 11/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
DescriptionIf another position becomes available within five months of this recruitment's closing date, the applicant pool from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a dynamic individual to work in the Information Security Unit ("ISU"), primarily as part of the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT). The selected candidate will perform incident response and monitoring duties across Judiciary technology and information management platforms utilizing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and other specialized tools. The individual will work in a highly technical environment that utilizes technologies including, but not limited to, SIEMs, IDPS, NextGen Firewalls, and malware and threat analysis tools. Special Project work assisting the Engineering team with upgrades and new technology may occasionally be required. This position requires strict adherence to the "CIA Triad" (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) and handling all information on a "need to know" basis. Knowledge of CIRT practices, proactive defense, and threat hunting would be a plus.
REMOTE WORK: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 3 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.
Example of Duties - Perform incident response and monitoring duties of Judiciary technology and information management platforms utilizing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and other specialized tools. Provide escalation on serious incidents to cyber incident response and monitoring supervisor (IR team lead), ISU assistant division manager, engineering team, and CISO. In the event of a true positive with incident declaration, laterally work with the team to contain and eradicate threats and determine recovery posture.
- Assist the senior cybersecurity analyst on Incident Response tactical operations and special projects as assigned.
- Work with and monitor Information Security systems such as but not limited to Identity Access Management, Mainframe Security, Log Management, Network Security, Encryption, Risk, open systems, and other systems as assigned.
- Ensure proper logging and reporting of potential information security incidents, including identifying risks and threats through log file analysis.
- Collaborate with the senior cybersecurity analyst on the development of SIEM policies and alerts.
Note: The selected candidate(s) may be required to work a non-traditional work week, which may include Saturdays, Sundays and/or holidays.Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.
QualificationsGraduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in a field related to computer science, information technology or the area to which the applicant is applying, such as information systems, human-computer interaction, interactive media, software engineering, computer networking, business analytics, data analytics and/or cybersecurity and one year of professional experience in: analyzing, designing, programming, troubleshooting, resolving technical problems, testing, defining business requirements, training and/or installing computer systems applications
OR planning, acquiring, installing and implementing telecommunications facilities and services, wide area networks, or local area networks
OR generating and maintaining system software
OR business analysis which may include defining and gathering business and functional requirements, analyzing and validating data and/or documenting test plans
OR business analytics
OR data analytics.
Note: Candidates who possess the CompTIA Security+ certification, an equivalent, or a more advanced certification are strongly preferred. Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional and/or professional IT technical experience or experience related to the area to which the applicant is applying on a year for year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits.
A bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university and one year of additional paraprofessional and/or professional IT technical experience or experience related to the area to which the applicant is applying may be substituted for the required education.
An associate degree from an accredited college or university, in a field related to computer science, information technology or the area to which the applicant is applying, such as information systems, human-computer interaction, interactive media, software engineering, computer networking, business analytics, data analytics and/or cybersecurity and two years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional IT technical experience or experience related to the area to which the applicant is applying may be substituted for the required education.
An associate degree in any field from an accredited college or university and three years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional IT technical experience or experience related to the area to which the applicant is applying may be substituted for the required education.
A master's degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to computer science, information technology or the area to which the applicant is applying, such as information systems, human-computer interaction, interactive media, software engineering, computer networking, business analytics, data analytics and/or cybersecurity may be substituted for the required education.
Individuals who have successfully completed internships within the Central Office Information Technology Office; ATCSU; Data Analytics, Research and Statistics Office; and/or the Information Security Unit may substitute their experience as interns for the required professional experience with one such year of intern experience being equivalent to six months of professional experience.
Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See )
Supplemental InformationPhysical Ability: For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching. The selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds.
Driver's License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.
Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.
Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.
HOW TO APPLY:The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered.
The New Jersey Judiciary consists of: the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.
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New Jersey Courts offers an exciting and rewarding public service career with incredible employee benefits for
full-time employees only and their eligible dependents such as:
- State Health Benefits Program including options for medical, dental and prescription coverage
- Public Employee's Retirement System pension program
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness for employees with 10 years or more of service
- Generous leave program which includes vacation, personal and sick leave and 13 annual paid holidays
- Voluntary investment programs separate from and in addition to the pension plan through the Deferred Compensation Plan and the Supplemental Annuity Trust of New Jersey (SACT)
- Comprehensive training offerings including LinkedIn Learning.
- Tax Savings Programs including the Premium Option Plan, Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and Commuter TaxSave
- NJBest 529 College Savings Plan
- Member Term Life Coverage including basic and optional plans
