Lead IT Systems Engineer, Enterprise Networking

Montgomery County Public Schools; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in Rockville, MD is seeking an IT Systems Engineer for Enterprise Network under the Division of Technology Services. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise LAN/WAN, data center, and cybersecurity infrastructure across the district.

You will lead technical teams, coordinate with vendors, and ensure high availability and security in a dynamic public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; five+ years designing and supporting enterprise routing and switching infrastructures in public-sector or enterprise environments.
• Experience with Cisco/Juniper routing and switching, data center networking, and network automation using Python, Ansible, REST APIs.
• Professional certification CCNP or JNCIP or higher is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support enterprise LAN/WAN, wireless, routing, switching, firewall, VPN, and security infrastructures.
• Lead technical teams and coordinate with vendors, contractors, and cross-functional groups.
• Ensure high availability, security, and compliance with organizational standards while managing multiple priorities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

College coursework in computer-related fields

CCNP/JNCIP certificate or higher

Tools

Python

Ansible

REST APIs

Scripting

Infrastructure orchestration

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools in Rockville, MD is seeking an IT Systems Engineer for Enterprise Network under the Division of Technology Services. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise LAN/WAN, data center, and cybersecurity infrastructure across the district.

You will lead technical teams, coordinate with vendors, and ensure high availability and security in a dynamic public sector environment.