Information Technology Analyst 3 - Engineering

New Jersey Courts•Trenton, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (IT Analyst 3) to serve as the lead engineer and technical expert for the Engineering section of the Information Security Unit (ISU). Under the direction of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), the position reports to the Manager for Engineering and Project Development and works closely with the Manager for Operations and Incident Response and ISU Supervisors. The analyst leads the architecture and integration of security solutions, performs advanced technical work on existing systems, and provides technical advice to ISU leadership and management. The role includes leading security engineering projects and providing tier two and tier three support for security technologies. It also involves special projects such as proof-of-concept evaluations, solution upgrades, new technology deployments, and hardware decommissions. Detailed knowledge of cybersecurity systems, Identity Access Management solutions, AI governance and security, and malware and threat analysis tools is required. The position requires strict adherence to the CIA Triad—confidentiality, integrity, and availability—and handling information on a need-to-know basis. The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to three remote-work days outside Judiciary buildings. Participation requires a multifactor authentication app on a phone or tablet and high-speed home internet. Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function. The selected candidate may be required to work a non-traditional week, including Saturdays, Sundays, and/or holidays. The Judiciary has approximately 8,500 members. Newly hired employees must agree to a background check, including fingerprinting, and establish and maintain a principal residence in New Jersey within one year of hire, subject to applicable exemptions. U.S. citizenship is not required, but the selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to computer science, information technology, or the area of the position, and three years of professional experience in qualifying IT, telecommunications, systems, business analysis, business analytics, or data analytics work; substitutions described in the posting may apply.
Detailed knowledge of cybersecurity systems, Identity Access Management solutions, AI governance and security, and malware/threat analysis tools.
Ability to adhere strictly to the CIA Triad and handle information on a need-to-know basis.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check, including fingerprinting.
New hires must establish and maintain principal residence in New Jersey within one year, subject to applicable exemptions.
Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is essential.
May be required to work Saturdays, Sundays, and/or holidays.
For some positions, physical work may require climbing, prolonged standing, stretching, bending, reaching, and frequently lifting and carrying 30–50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
A New Jersey-valid driver’s license is required only if operating a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties.

Nice To Haves

Information security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, or CISSP.
Experience configuring SIEM and other security system rules and working with support vendors.

Responsibilities

Lead security engineering functions during project and steady-state work phases.
Design and implement security engineering, monitoring, vulnerability, and infrastructure technologies in accordance with unit strategies and CISO direction.
Design, review, and implement AI controls based on recognized best practices and organizational needs.
Ensure proper operation of Network Access Control (NAC), vulnerability management, eDiscovery and computer forensic tools, monitoring, and alerting systems; improve their performance continuously.
Work with Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) analysts and leadership to contain and eradicate threats and determine recovery posture following a confirmed incident declaration.
Collaborate with ITO and ATCSU on technical support escalations involving Identity Access Management, mainframe security, log management, NAC, encryption, risk, and other assigned systems.
Provide security review and input to ITO and ATCSU regarding AI technology expansion, development, and use, including implications for court business and privacy.
Lead security engineering projects and provide tier two and tier three support for security technologies.
Perform special projects, including proof-of-concept evaluations, solution upgrades, new technology deployments, and hardware decommissions.
Provide technical recommendations and advice to management and assist CIRT with coverage as assigned.