COMPUTER NETWORK SPECIALIST MANAGER

MD; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Job summary

The MD Department of Health is seeking a qualified candidate to provide managerial direction for IT activities in Annapolis, MD. This role includes supervising staff and managing a budget while ensuring security compliance.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Technology and extensive experience in IT management, including supervision of staff. The position offers state benefits and promotes diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in planning and maintaining software and hardware for networks.
• At least three years of supervisory experience in IT.
• Knowledge of Informatics.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage IT activities and staff for the department.
• Supervise a team of 7 employees and manage a budget of $600,000.
• Act as Security Officer for the department's electronic data.

Skills

Information Technology Management

Leadership

Local Area Network Management

Cloud-Based Applications Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Technology or related field

Job description

Position Overview

GRADE 22

LOCATION OF POSITION: MDH Anne Arundel County Department of Health, Annapolis, MD 21401

Responsibilities

The main purpose of this position is to provide managerial level direction for multiple information technology activities and staff within the Bureau of Administration, specifically Operations. This position directs and manages the work of the Information Technology program for the Anne Arundel County Department of Health. The position supervises a staff of 7 employees, manages an annual operating budget of $600,000 and total Department IT services assets of $8 million. The position functions as Security Officer for the entire Department's electronic data. This position is designated as Emergency Essential.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or another information technology-related field, including coursework in local or wide area networks.

Qualified candidates must also possess five (5) years of experience planning, integrating, and maintaining software and hardware for local or wide area networks. This experience must include at least three (3) years of experience supervising information technology staff, such as desktop and network support technicians, database administrators, or software programmers.

Note: Thirty (30) credit hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required education.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated recent leadership experience directing an information systems unit, including budget and planning.
• Experience designing, implementing, and managing a Local Area Network, as well as managing secure access to cloud-based applications.
• Experience with State of Maryland technology.
• Direct supervision of information technology staff.
• Knowledge of and experience with Informatics.

Benefits

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.