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

Job Summary

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.

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least two years of related specialty IT experience (e.g., system engineering, network engineering, information security, application programming, systems design, database management, GIS experience, custom report writing, or developing and supporting cloud‑based software integration) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous IT work‑lead experience preferred.
• Previous IT experience in government preferred.
• Advanced technical credentials (e.g., PMP, CISM) may substitute for six months of experience or education.
• Multiple certifications may receive additional credit toward education/experience.

• Installation, maintenance, and enhancement of microcomputer systems and mainframe client servers.
• Understanding 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, 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, including layout and accuracy of presentation with required map components and elements.
• Ability to analyze, apply logic, and solve technology problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, management, technical co‑workers, 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.

The City of Baltimore is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources directly.