Director, Networks (DOT Executive VII)

Open Recruitment

Executive Service
(These positions serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.)

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The Maryland Department of Transportation, The Secretary's Office (MDOT TSO), seeks a visionary and strategic technology leader to fill the Director, Networks (DOT Executive VII) role. The Director, Networks plays a critical leadership role in advancing MDOT's enterprise IT strategy through effective oversight and management of all network operations and services. This highly technical leadership position is focused on guiding and managing core network domains, including LAN/WAN infrastructure, fiber networks, wireless and cabled connectivity, data center networking, mainframe connectivity, and network security, from both administrative and technical standpoints. MDOT operates within a hybrid IT governance model that includes both federated and decentralized services. Within this model, the Director, Network is directly responsible for overseeing the technical operations of all federated and centralized network services used across MDOT. This includes critical functions such as network architecture, design, deployment, and ongoing support. The Director, Network also ensures the seamless delivery of network services directly to and from MDOT's Transportation Secretary's Office (TSO) and all modal partners, ensuring alignment, integration, and continuity across the organization. A central component of this role is the development and implementation of MDOT's enterprise network strategy, which supports the department's broader organizational goals as part of the overall IT master plan. The Director, Network is responsible for translating this strategic vision into actionable network outcomes by aligning resources, managing budgets for network-specific initiatives, and overseeing the performance and delivery of all network-related technical domains. This position is essential to ensuring that MDOT's network capabilities are responsive, resilient, secure, and positioned to enable the agency's mission through innovation, collaboration, and sound network governance.

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Lead the secure, resilient, and high-performance operation of MDOT's enterprise network.
• Direct the Network Managed Services (NMS) program.
• Develop and implement network strategies, security, enhancements and modernization efforts.
• Lead network resilience efforts, including business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response.
• Establish and enforce network security, policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Manager vendor relationships for network hardware, software, and services.
• Supervises and develops network staff.
• Contribute to and manage the network operating budget.

The current vacancy exists MDOT TSO in the Office of Transportation Technology Services (OTTS), which is located in Hanover, MD (Anne Arundel County).

This position may allow a hybrid work schedule, including telework and on-site work hours.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

Experience:

Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in enterprise network design, implementation, and management, including fiber-optic network infrastructure.

Five (5) years of experience leading security, monitoring, and optimization for large-scale IT projects.

Three (3) years of experience with strategic planning, budgeting, compliance, and vendor contract negotiation for network infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Knowledge of compliance, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Proven ability to collaborate with IT leadership and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership managing technical teams and cross-functional IT projects within large organizations.
• Strong background in network security practices, including collaboration with cybersecurity teams to protect network assets and data.
• Familiarity with industry compliance standards, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity for critical network services.
• Knowledge of emerging fiber-optic technologies and trends, with the ability to evaluate and implement new solutions to meet evolving business needs.
• At least two (2) years of experience working in the Federal or State Government.

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position for which you are applying.

If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

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TO APPLY: You must complete an MDOT employment application (DTS-1) online to be considered for this recruitment. RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE MDOT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. No paper applications will be accepted.

The application must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly describe the required work experience. Dates (month and year) must be stated. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. Please include all relevant experience on your application. Description of duties that state, "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted.

Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.

You may apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on 10/9/2025.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number (711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDOT does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.