IT Senior Network Engineer

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UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring an IT Senior Network Engineer. The role involves advanced network design, implementation, and operational support across the optical, switched, and routed layers of the MAX network, including architecture planning, network migrations, and ensuring IPv4/IPv6 connectivity within wide area research and education networks.

Highlights

Provide advanced design, research, implementation, and escalation support for MAX network's optical and routed layers.
Perform hands-on maintenance and operational support of DWDM optical systems, dark fiber, routers, switches, and physical plant.
Lead or support production network migrations minimizing service disruption.
Evaluate and select vendor platforms for future network deployments.
Ensure reliable IPv4 and IPv6 connectivity across wide area research and education networks.
Work with optical and network test equipment and assist in modernizing systems and software architecture.
Required skills: strong WAN design knowledge, network monitoring and management tools, DNS services, office productivity software (Office 365 or Google Workspaces).
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent, four years professional experience in IT infrastructure management, strong communication, leadership, and customer service skills.
Salary range: $144,280.00 to $173,136.00 annually.
Position is essential, may require on-call 24/7 availability and work during emergencies, supporting a diverse technical and non-technical community.

IT Senior Network Engineer Full Description

Job Description Summary

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

The Mid-Atlantic Crossroads (MAX) within the DIT invites applications for an IT Senior Network Engineer to provide advanced network design, research, implementation, and escalation support across the optical, switched, and routed layers of the MAX network and its enhanced services. The role is responsible for high-level architectural planning and the design and deployment of current and next-generation network infrastructures, while also performing hands-on maintenance and operational support of DWDM optical systems, dark fiber, routers, switches, and physical plant. The Engineer will lead or support production network migrations with minimal service disruption, evaluate and select vendor platforms for future deployments, and ensure reliable IPv4/IPv6 connectivity across wide area research and education (R&E) networks.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience supporting large, high-performance enterprise and research networks in academic or similar environments, with strong knowledge of WAN design, network monitoring and management tools, DNS services and support for software tools. The role requires expertise with optical and network test equipment, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will also assist the Senior Systems Architect in the modernization of a robust, scalable, and sustainable systems and software architecture framework. Success in this position depends on excellent communication, teamwork, customer service, and the ability to work independently while supporting a diverse community of technical and non-technical stakeholders.

**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.**

This position may be subject to being on call 24/7 during scheduled time periods.

Physical Demands: At times the Network Engineers must install network gear into the network racks. An Engineer must be able to carry 50 lbs.

Licenses/Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Four (4) 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. Strong written and oral communication skills Ability to to lead presentations with small to medium sized groups Able to organize and provide direction to junior staff members A demonstrated commitment to customer service 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 Workspaces

Additional Job Details

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:

Cover Letter

Resume

List of Three References

Best Consideration Date:

March 12, 2026

Posting Close Date:

N/A

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

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DepartmentDIT-ACIGS/Mid-Atlantic

Crossroads

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range$144,280.00-$173,136.00

Benefits Summary

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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.

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 immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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