Lead IT Network Engineer

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University of Maryland College Parktime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR103583#
** Job Description Summary & Additional Information
** Organization's Summary Statement:  This position serves as the technical lead for operations, maintenance, and administration of the center’s computing, networking, and telecommunications infrastructure; unclassified and classified.  Works closely with the Enterprise Engineering team to ensure the appropriate life-cycle support of systems, from design to end-of-life, is maintained.  This position also requires mentoring junior network engineers, running projects consistent with PMI PM standards and being able to write proposals and designs with diagrams.
Functions as the subject matter expert for telecommunications and networking.
Provides direct support to research projects with infrastructure requirements and to other mission essential center functions as appropriate.
Ensures the reliability, integrity, and availability of systems and services.
Oversees and maintains fundamental infrastructure for services such as cabling, UPS, racks, etc.
Works with Facilities to ensure adequate power, cooling, and space availability for technical infrastructure.
Provides security support, administration, and monitoring for a broad range of infrastructure to meet security compliance requirements.
Other duties as assigned.
** Required Application Materials:
Cover Letter, List of Reference, Resume*
* ** Best Consideration Date: 3/25/26*
* ** Posting Close Date: N/A*
* ** Open Until Filled:
Yes**#
** Minimum Qualifications
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* Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Seven (7) 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. Excellent written and oral communication skills with the capability of adapting communication style to different audiences

Ability to independently prioritize and execute advanced support and feature requests in area of expertise

Skilled in overseeing IT projects and associated team members with a primary focus is on the execution and delivery of technical initiatives

Ability to to lead presentations and training with large groups

Proven track records for quickly learning new technologies up and to the point of being a subject matter expert

Able to organize and provide significant mentorship to project team members

Skilled in solving problems of high complexity both independently and with other team members

A demonstrated commitment to customer service and adept stakeholder management

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 Work spaces Subject matter expert in at least two (2) technical areas#
** Department
* * VPR-Applied Research Lab for Intelligence & Security#
** Worker Sub-Type
** Staff Contractual (C1) (Fixed Term)#
** Salary Range**$93,294 - $278,004#
** 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.#

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** 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…