IT Network Engineer (JR103711)

IT Network Engineer (# JR103711)

Company:

University of Maryland, College Park

Job Location:

Category:

Network/System Administrator

Type:

Full-Time

Position Title: IT Network Engineer

Position Number: JR103711

Job Description Summary

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

The IT Network Engineer works within the Division of Information Technology (DIT) at the University of Maryland, College Park. This position focuses on access layer network equipment deployments as part of renovations, capital construction, and general network refresh activities. This requires understanding and gathering of user requirements and translating the information into suitable network designs and switch configurations. This position also provides engineering and maintenance expertise in support of operations.IT Network Engineer provides coordination of network equipment purchase/maintenance contracts for network refresh and operations. In addition, position requires an understanding of network security and may require the development and deployment of network security services. Operations, duty and audit reports and documentation are essential. The position requires a valid driver's license.

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: Must be able to perform extensive standing, driving, walking, and climbing; to lift up to 50lbs regularly; to manipulate up to 100lbs with assistance, to transport and stock assigned supplies and materials; to pick-up from vendors and deliver stock and materials to customers upon request, to wear personal protective equipment. Must be able to bend, stoop, and climb to reach material.

Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver’s License

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three (3) years of professional network design, research, implementation, and escalation support experience.

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of core networking design and implementation over the WAN.
• Knowledge of scalable networks.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the use of Google Workspace.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Preferences:

• Experience with Aruba Switches
• Understanding of Outside Plant Fiber

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.

Visa Sponsorship Information:

• DIT will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.
• F1 STEM OPT support is not available for this position.

Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, List of three References

Best Consideration Date: April 3, 2026

Posting Close Date: Open until filled

Open Until Filled: Yes

Salary Range: $111,120.00 - $133,344.00

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

Benefits Summary: For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.