Network Engineer, IT Specialist III- Baltimore City Department of Information Technology

Baltimore City•City of Syracuse, NY

7d•$81,097 - $129,584

About The Position

The Network Engineer is responsible for safeguarding and optimizing the City of Baltimore’s enterprise network by proactively identifying, mitigating, and preventing security vulnerabilities across critical infrastructure. This role combines deep expertise in enterprise routing, switching, and firewall administration with hands-on data center management, wireless infrastructure support, and network automation. The engineer will manage Cisco ASA and Palo Alto firewall environments, administer Cisco ACI fabric architectures, support network monitoring tools, and ensure compliance with industry security standards to protect City systems, maintain high availability, and strengthen Baltimore’s overall IT environment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university.
Two years of related specialty IT experience (e.g., system engineering, network engineering, information security, application programming, systems design, hierarchical/relational database management, GIS experience, custom report writing, or developing and supporting cloud-based software integration).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of the installation, maintenance, and enhancement of microcomputer systems and mainframe client servers.
Knowledge of the interrelationship of systems analysis, computer programming, and information technology operations.
Knowledge of current trends and developments in network-based communications systems.
Knowledge of computer-based communications protocols.
Knowledge of security groups and roles and assignment of those roles.
Skill in developing database queries and generating reports.
Skill in installing, repairing, and troubleshooting network programs, hardware, and systems.
Skill in cartographic map design, accuracy of presentation with required map components and elements, layout and design.
Ability to analyze, apply logic and solve technology problems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, management, technical co-workers and support specialists, and system users.
Ability to design complex systems consisting of a wide variety of programs, procedures, and forms.
Ability to schedule and perform preventative and corrective maintenance procedures and repairs.
Ability to write detailed technical reports and analyses.
Ability to develop a working knowledge of computer systems software and operating systems.
Ability to develop systems software and systems software testing procedures.

Nice To Haves

Previous IT work lead experience is preferred.
Previous IT experience in government is preferred.
Advanced technical credentials, e.g., Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), preferred.

Responsibilities

Safeguarding and optimizing the City of Baltimore’s enterprise network.
Proactively identifying, mitigating, and preventing security vulnerabilities across critical infrastructure.
Managing Cisco ASA and Palo Alto firewall environments.
Administering Cisco ACI fabric architectures.
Supporting network monitoring tools.
Ensuring compliance with industry security standards.
Protecting City systems.
Maintaining high availability.
Strengthening Baltimore’s overall IT environment.