Computer Network & Systems Specialist (IT Systems Technical Specialist)

Civicworks; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Civicworks in Maryland's Department of Health, Office of Enterprise Technology, seeks a senior Computer Network and Systems Specialist to lead network engineering for the LTSSMaryland system. You will design and maintain network architecture, monitor performance, and oversee releases and change control to ensure secure, reliable HIPAA-compliant data exchange.

This hybrid telework-eligible role requires coordinating with technical teams and providing expert consultation on data centers, disaster

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining application, communication, database or operating systems software.
• Three years of progressive experience in planning, designing, implementation, and analyzing data or telecommunications networks.
• Familiarity with Personal Computers in a client/server environment and IT technology and carrier management.
• Experience supporting large-scale government or healthcare technology systems.
• Knowledge of network security, disaster recovery planning, HIPAA compliance, and infrastructure operations.

Skills

Senior network engineering

HIPAA compliance

Disaster recovery planning

Network security

Job description

The Computer Network and Systems Specialist provides senior-level network engineering leadership for the LTSSMaryland system within Maryland's Department of Health, Office of Enterprise Technology. The position designs and maintains network architecture, monitors performance metrics, oversees system releases and change control processes, and ensures secure, reliable operations supporting HIPAA-compliant healthcare data exchange. This hybrid telework-eligible role requires coordinating with technical teams and providing expert consultation on critical infrastructure including data centers, disaster recovery, and file transfer systems.

Key qualifications:

• Seven years of experience designing, developing, testing, implementing and maintaining application, communication, database or operating systems software
• Three years of progressive experience in planning, designing, implementation, and analyzing data or telecommunications networks
• Familiarity with Personal Computers in a client/server environment and IT technology and carrier management
• Experience supporting large-scale government or healthcare technology systems
• Knowledge of network security, disaster recovery planning, HIPAA compliance, and infrastructure operations