Salary: See Position Description
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: 11/04/2026
Closing Date: 11/27/2026 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.SALARY: The salary range for this position is $94,668.29 to $133,073.24 for Schedule A, and $94,668.29 to $126,419.57 for Schedule B. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater.Judiciary employees hired prior to June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after June 3, 2014, are considered Schedule B.
The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a dynamic person to serve as a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (IT Analyst 3) in the Information Security Unit, working primarily as the lead engineer and technical expert for the unit's Engineering section.
Under the direction of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), this position will report to the Manager for Engineering and Project Development and will also work closely with the Manager for Operations and Incident Response, and ISU Supervisors. The position will take the lead role in architecting and integrating new security solutions, performing advanced technical work on existing systems, and providing informed technical advice on Judiciary initiatives to ISU Leadership.
The selected candidate will be responsible for leading security engineering projects, performing tiers two and three support of various security technologies. The IT Analyst 3 will provide technical recommendations and advice to management, and perform other duties as assigned, such as assisting the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) with coverage. Detailed knowledge of cybersecurity systems, Identity Access Management solutions, Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance and security, and malware/threat analysis tools are required for this position. Work on special projects such as Proof-of-Concept evaluations, solution upgrades, new technology deployments, and hardware decommissions will also be required. This position requires strict adherence to the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) and handling of information on a "need to know" basis.
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- Under general supervision of management, perform key security engineering functions during both project and steady-state work phases.
- Design and implement security engineering, monitoring, vulnerability, and infrastructure technologies based on unit strategies and directions of the CISO.
- Design, review, and implement AI controls based on known best practices and organizational need.
- Ensure proper functioning of Network Access Control (NAC), Vulnerability Management, eDiscovery and computer forensic tools, monitoring, and alerting systems, and enhance performance through continuous improvements.
- In the event of a true positive in an incident declaration, laterally work with CIRT analysts and leadership to contain and eradicate threats and determine recovery posture.
- Collaborate with other units in ITO and ATCSU on technical support escalations involving systems such Identity Access Management, Mainframe security, Log Management, NAC, encryption, risk, and other systems as assigned.
- Provide security review and input to ITO and ATCSU teams related to the expansion, development, and usage of AI technology and its implications on Court business and privacy.
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 three years 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: Information security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, or CISSP are preferred. Candidates who do not possess these certifications, but possess the necessary experience and training, will also be considered.
Note: Experience configuring SIEM and other security system rules and working with support vendors would be a plus.
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
OR one year of experience.
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.
NeoGov applicant support at 1-877-204-4442 (toll free call)
Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Mountain Time (MT)
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
