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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** Maryland Department of Human Services - **Location:** Baltimore, MD, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Novell NetWare, Data Transmissions, Issue Tracking Systems, Systems Analysis, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Software Maintenance, Systems Integration, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Network Routers, Data Processing, Computer Networking Systems, Network Access Control, Data Storage Technologies, Software Application Programming, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Network Server, Cisco - **Published:** October 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/bafd65c8-ad03-475b-918f-d17b561ada6a ## About the Role Experience: Two years and six months of experience, one year of experience planning, integrating and maintaining software and hardware for local or wide area computer networks and an additional eighteen months of experience converting data from project specifications by preparing program code using generally accepted computer programming languages or other developmental tools; planning, installing and maintaining data communications network lines and devices; or evaluating, implementing and maintaining computer hardware and software. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and fifteen credit hours from an accredited college or university in systems analysis and applications programming using generally accepted computer programming languages or other developmental tools for the additional eighteen months of the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and completion of a certification program in Network Administration, such as Certified Novell Administrator (CNA), Microsoft Certified Product Specialist NT 4.0 Administrator or equivalent certification program for the additional eighteen months of the required experience. 3. Candidates may substitute experience in one of the following areas on a year-for-year basis for graduation from an accredited a high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate: operating computer systems, scheduling, controlling input and output or maintaining backups or data storage, processing data on computer systems, evaluating, implementing and maintaining computer hardware and software or converting data from project specifications by developing programs using generally accepted computer programming languages or other developmental tools. 4. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree in computer information technology, management information systems, or other information technology related field, including course work in local or wide area computer networks, from an accredited college or university and one year of experience planning, integrating and maintaining software and hardware for local or wide area computer networks for the required experience. 5. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Network Analyst classifications or Network Integration and Management specialty codes in the Information Technology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications. One year of experience installing network devices. One year experience working with Cisco devices. One year of managing and configuring network devices including switches, VLANs, and routers. ## Description The purpose of this Network Engineer position is to design, implement, maintain, and support the agency's enterprise network infrastructure. This involves the full lifecycle management of network devices from deployment to excessing in accordance with DHS standards. The engineer manages critical security systems and infrastructure, performs physical networking tasks including rooftop installations, and strictly adheres to ITIL-based ticketing and change management protocols to ensure continuous operational stability., Network Systems & Lifecycle Management Maintains all network devices throughout their lifecycle, from initial deployment to excess/disposal, strictly using DHS standards. Actively manages and configures security systems including AAA Servers, WIFI management controllers, firewalls, Network Access Control (NAC) systems, environmental monitoring tools, and device management software. Ticketing & Incident Management Uses the enterprise ticketing system to manage assignments. Must update tickets daily with accurate information regarding the work performed and current status (e.g., Work in Progress, Pending). Failure to update tickets accurately and daily may result in disciplinary actions.