IT Network Engineer Senior

University of Maryland, College Park · College Park · $146,160–$175,392 (stated in the posting)

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Job Description Summary

This position is available within the University of Maryland’s Division of Information Technology (DIT).

This senior position reports to the Assistant Director, Network Engineering, within the Division of Information Technology (DIT) at the University of Maryland, College Park, and performs in several key areas:

-Independently and in collaboration with others, plan, design, and implement wired and wireless network infrastructure improvements and new capabilities. This may include stakeholder meetings, requirements identification, team formation and teamwork as appropriate, and coordination of the workstreams.

-Independently and in collaboration with others, design, develop, and support the wired and wireless network infrastructure. This may involve entire life cycle management and support of network entities such as copper and fiber infrastructure, routers and switches, traffic shapers, VPN systems, firewalls, IPS systems, load balancers, VoIP infrastructure, wireless infrastructure, and monitoring and alerting infrastructure.

-Independently and in collaboration with others, ensure that network documentation, including design documents, purpose statements, stakeholder requirements, test and support plans, as-built diagrams and specifications, as well as runbooks, are up-to-date.

-Present and communicate technical design and training topics to medium-sized audiences of mixed levels of technical savvy. Mentor DIT colleagues as the need comes up.

-Participate in the on-call rotation and provide some support outside of business hours.

**This position is considered essential and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to help maintain the continuity of University services.**

**May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, or different shifts for extended periods.**

Physical Demands: Predominantly operates in an office environment, though significant periods of time may be spent in computer room and communications equipment spaces for installation, testing, and troubleshooting. Some work (less than 5%) requires moving and lifting of heavy communications equipment. Has the ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Licenses/Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Four (4) years of professional experience supporting the operations, maintenance, and administration of information technology infrastructure. Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education. Strong written and oral communication skills Ability to to lead presentations with small to medium sized groups Able to organize and provide direction to junior staff members A demonstrated commitment to customer service Provides leadership and helps bridge the gap between team manager and team members on technical topics Ability to effectively manage workload and delivery assignments on time Skilled in the use of office productivity software such as Office 365 or Google Workspaces

Additional Job Details

Preferences: N/A


Education:

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline is highly desired.

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Additional Information:

Please note that all positions within the Division of Information Technology (DIT) have an in-person component with expected time in our College Park, MD location per week. Telework is not a guaranteed work arrangement.


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Required Application Materials: Applications missing the material will NOT be considered


Best Consideration Date: November 5, 2026

Posting Close Date: Open until filled

Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

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Department

DIT-EE-Network and Infrastructure Services

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$146,160.00 - $175,392.00

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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