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Computer Network & Systems Specialist

State Of Maryland


Job Location:

Baltimore, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 93138 - 120491
Posted: 3 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 31 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction
Agency Mission
Marylands health depends on great technology.
Help us build it.

OET is the engine behind MDH - one team driving innovation across every department servingMarylands most vulnerable residents.

Were looking for technologists ready to reimagine how public health works.

Thats our mission - backed by benefits and a team serious about getting it right.

Your skills. Marylands health. Lets build it together.
GRADE
STD0021
LOCATION OF POSITION
MDH Office of Enterprise Technology (OET)
201 W. Preston Street
Baltimore MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job
The Computer Network and Systems Specialist provides senior-level network engineering leadership and oversight for the LTSSMaryland system to ensure secure reliable and high-performing operations. The position is responsible for planning integrating and maintaining software and hardware systems and network performance metrics providing technical analysis and reporting and developing solution architectures that support ongoing operations and future scalability.

This role oversees system software releases and Change Control Board (CCB) activities and provides expert consultation for critical system components including the Raven Database primary and disaster recovery data centers physical and virtual infrastructure file transfer APIs and file gateways supporting HIPAA-compliant EDI file exchanges. The position ensures network availability performance optimization compliance with security standards and continuity of operations.

The position supports consults and may be responsible for projects within the Medicaid IT project ecosystem as assigned.

This position is eligible for Hybrid Telework.
POSITION DUTIES
Position Duties:
  • Design develop and maintain network architecture solutions supporting system availability disaster recovery security and scalable operations.
  • Monitor network performance system availability and operational metrics to identify issues recommend improvements and optimize reliability and throughput.
  • Review and evaluate infrastructure and application changes through Change Control Board (CCB) processes to ensure alignment with architectural standards and operational requirements.
  • Support system software releases infrastructure updates deployment planning and network-impact assessments for production environments.
  • Provide technical oversight and support for data centers virtual infrastructure file transfer APIs gateways and HIPAA-compliant EDI operations.
  • Support network security disaster recovery and compliance activities by reviewing configurations assessing risks and recommending remediation strategies.
  • Maintain network documentation operational runbooks batch schedules and automation processes supporting ongoing system operations.
  • Coordinate with technical teams vendors and stakeholders to resolve network-related issues and support operational continuity.
  • Develop reports technical analyses and performance recommendations to support leadership decision-making and infrastructure planning.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned in support of LTSSMaryland operational stability and continuous improvement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet the minimum qualification(s) to be considered. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Experience: Seven years of experience designing developing testing implementing and maintaining application communication database or operating systems software.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university in Computer Science Computer Technology Management Information Systems or other information technology-related field to include coursework in application communication database or operating systems software technology for four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and one year of experience designing developing testing implementing and maintaining application communication database or operating systems software for four years of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute experience operating computer systems; or scheduling controlling input and output to process data on computer systems; or evaluating implementing and maintaining computer hardware and software; or converting data from project specifications by developing program code using generally accepted computer programming languages on a year-for-year basis for a high school education.

4. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science Computer Information Technology Management Information Systems or other information technology-related field to include coursework in application communication database or operating systems software technology and three years of experience designing developing testing implementing and maintaining application communication database or operating systems software for the required experience.

5. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Computer Systems Operations classifications or Computer Systems Operations specialty codes in the Information Technology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS
The selected candidate must possess three (3) years of progressive experience in planning designing implementation and analyzing data or telecommunications networks including experience with network analysis/management tools and techniques. This experience must also include familiarity with Personal Computers (PCs) in a client/server environment and with IT technology and long distance and local carrier management.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
  • Experience supporting Medicaid healthcare or other large-scale government technology systems.
  • Experience working with the MDH LTSSMaryland System.
  • Experience with network architecture disaster recovery planning HIPAA-compliant data exchange and enterprise infrastructure operations.
  • Experience supporting Change Control Board (CCB) processes system releases and infrastructure modernization initiatives.
  • Experience with network automation scripting monitoring tools or batch processing technologies.
  • Strong knowledge of network security systems integration infrastructure operations and continuity of operations planning.
SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all related education experience dates and hours of indicate your college degree and major on your application if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S. any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on thecertified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St. Room 114-B Baltimore MD application materials must be received by 5 pm close of business on the closing date for the recruitment no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload please fax the requested informationto .Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at .

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitment retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.


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