Information Systems Technician 2

The New Jersey Information Technology Office has an opportunity for an experienced computer operator to join its Data Center Mainframe Operations team. The Judiciary is widely recognized for its leading-edge technology innovation that supports the ongoing operations of all New Jersey’s courts, police agencies, jails, parking authorities, probation services, and numerous other state and federal entities. The selected candidate will offer broad experience in an IBM Z series mainframe environment and have working knowledge of z/OS enterprise commands, IPL protocols, HMC consoles, DB2/CICS, ZWS, RMM and JES2. Familiarity with SolarWinds is desirable.

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

• Monitor & manage z/OS consoles and CICS regions.
• Monitor & manage batch scheduling and batch processing.
• Monitor operating systems performance.
• Monitor statewide data networks.
• Initiate problem/incident reports and escalate as required.
• Maintain a secure data center environment.
• Recommend process improvements.
• Maintain documentation and turnover reporting.
• Participate in disaster recovery testing and exercises.

Success in this position will require excellent analytical ability, troubleshooting skills, and attention to detail. The selected candidate must also have the ability to work in a small diverse group on a 3 day/12-hour shift assignment. This position requires the individual to work night shift from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., which will include some weekends and holidays. Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position., 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. The Judiciary of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Ensuring an Open Door to Justice

High school diploma required and one year of experience in network operations, and/or information technology support, for example, scheduling, customer service, or production implementation.

Substitution: Completion of a recognized certificate program in computer operations or network operations may be substituted for up to one year of required experience.

A bachelor’s or 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 may be substituted for the required experience.

Applicants who do not possess the required experience may substitute semester hour credits 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 from an accredited college or university for the required experience on a year for year basis with 30 semester hour credits being equal to one year of experience., Physical Ability: 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.

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.

SALARY: The salary range for this position is $48,948.05 to $83,695.41 for Schedule A, and $48,948.05 to $79,510.64 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 August 20, 2014, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after August 20, 2014, are considered Schedule B.

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.