Information Technology Analyst 2

New-Jersey-Courts; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Remote up to 3 days

Job summary

The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a dynamic individual to join the Information Security Unit, primarily as part of the Cyber Incident Response Team. The role performs incident response and monitoring across judiciary platforms using SIEM and specialized tools.

Occasional special projects support the Engineering team. Hybrid work schedule with up to 3 remote days; requires strong adherence to CIA triad and need-to-know basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or a related field plus 1 year of professional IT experience or equivalent substitutions.
• CompTIA Security+ or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform incident response and monitoring using SIEM and specialized tools.
• Escalate serious incidents to IR team lead and CISO as needed.
• Monitor Identity Access Management, Mainframe Security, Log Management and Network Security.
• Ensure logging and reporting of potential information security incidents.
• Develop SIEM policies and alerts with senior cybersecurity analyst.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

SIEM

IDPS

NextGen Firewalls

Job description

If 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.

When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.

SALARY: The salary range for this position is $72,027.61 to $122,100.38 for Schedule A, and $72,027.61 to $115,995.38 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 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.

• 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.

Graduation 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 analyticsOR 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 application, 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 https://naces.org/members/)

Physical 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.

The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

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