Cybersecurity Engineering Intern (Hourly)

Cybersecurity Engineering Intern (Hourly)

Cybersecurity Engineering Intern (Hourly)

This listing closes on 11/23/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

Employer

New Jersey Courts

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Central Office, 1001 Spruce Street, Trenton, NJ

Job Type

Hourly (TES)

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2026-13667

Central Office/Vicinage

Central Office

Division

ITO (Information Security)

Opening Date

10/29/2026

Closing Date

11/23/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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 hourly rate for this position is $20.00.

• This position is limited to a maximum of 35 hours per week, not to exceed 944 hours in a fiscal year.

• Interns would be required to work a minimum of 10 hours.

• The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

• The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking multiple interns to work with the Information Security Unit (ISU). The individuals will work Level 1 information security support. This will include resolving help desk tickets, incident response tickets, and a variety of additional work in information security utilizing the latest information security techniques.

• Example of Duties

• Perform Authentication requests and ensure proper authorization is received and follow proper procedure to create/change the account/user ID

• Perform Application Access requests and ensure proper authorization is received and follow procedure to set up requested level of access

• Assist with Tier 1 Incident Response tasks under the guidance of Information Security Analysts.

• Work with the Information Security Unit on research and data gathering needed for automating manual tasks

• Other responsibilities include Security Administration of various information security systems and help with projects under the guidance of the

• Information Security Analysts

• Strictly adhere to the CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability), relevant governance standards, and all Judiciary and industry information security best practices

• Note: The selected candidates may be required to work a non-traditional work week, which may include Saturdays, Sundays, and/or holidays, and on call.

• Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.

Qualifications

• Thirty credit hours from an accredited college pursuing a degree or certificate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Other majors interested in Information Security also welcome.

• Unofficial College or University transcript must be included in your application in order to be considered.

• Supplemental Information

• 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: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle 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.