Network Security Engineer (Firewall), IT Specialist III- Baltimore City Department of Information Technology

Baltimore City • City of Syracuse, NY

3d • $81,097 - $129,584

About The Position

The Network Engineer is responsible for safeguarding the City of Baltimore’s enterprise network by proactively identifying, mitigating, and preventing security vulnerabilities across critical infrastructure. This role combines deep expertise in routing, switching, and firewall administration with hands-on security operations, including monitoring, incident response, and implementation of protective technologies. The engineer will manage Cisco ASA and Palo Alto firewall environments, support SIEM and IDPS tools, perform risk assessments, and ensure compliance with industry security standards. This position plays a key role in protecting City systems, maintaining high availability, and strengthening the overall security posture of Baltimore’s IT environment.

Requirements

• EDUCATION: Have a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university.
• EXPERIENCE: Have two years of related specialty IT experience (for example, but not limited to: 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.
• Advanced technical credentials, e.g., Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Previous IT work lead experience is preferred.
• Previous IT experience in government is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding the City of Baltimore’s enterprise network by proactively identifying, mitigating, and preventing security vulnerabilities across critical infrastructure.
• Manage Cisco ASA and Palo Alto firewall environments
• Support SIEM and IDPS tools
• Perform risk assessments
• Ensure compliance with industry security standards.

Benefits

• The city offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans.
• This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops.
• You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level