IT Network Engineer Senior, Senior ClearPass Engineer

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

This position is available within the University of Maryland’s Division of Information Technology (DIT).

The Senior ClearPass Engineer’s role is to ensure the ongoing stability, integrity, functionality, and evolution of the University of Maryland’s Aruba ClearPass system, which controls user access to the campus’s wired and wireless networks.

This Senior ClearPass Engineer will manage the implementation of the ClearPass platform, which will include significant service design and policy planning, service transition, service operations, and continual improvement.

The Senior ClearPass Engineer will work closely with Security Operations, Identity and Access Management, Endpoint Management, Platform Engineering, and Networking Engineering teams, and implementation partners to deliver robust and reliable services that meet DIT and operational requirements.

The Senior ClearPass Engineer will have strong analytical and technical skills, and the ability to translate requirements from various stakeholders into effective system policies which effectively control access to network resources.

Documentation is a critical component of this position. Design documents will contain diagrams, purpose statements, stakeholder requirements, test plans, required personnel and hardware resources, cost estimates and schedules.

Strong presentation skills are necessary to present designs, promote solutions to stakeholders, and provide training to operations staff and medium-sized groups. This position involves mentoring associate personnel within the Division of IT, which may require significant effort and time dedicated to training, shadowing, guiding, and reviewing the work activities and products of colleagues.

This position is considered essential and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to help maintain the continuity of University services.

Physical Demands:

Predominantly operates in an office environment. Some periods may be spent in computer rooms for installation, testing, and troubleshooting. Some work (less than 5%) requires moving and lifting of server equipment.

Preferences:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related fields.

• Experience managing Aruba ClearPass

• HPE Aruba Networking Certified Associate or Professional - Network Security certification.

• Additional technical certifications.

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Four (4) years of professional experience supporting the operations, maintenance, and administration of information technology infrastructure. Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education. Strong written and oral communication skills Ability to to lead presentations with small to medium sized groups Able to organize and provide direction to junior staff members A demonstrated commitment to customer service Provides leadership and helps bridge the gap between team manager and team members on technical topics Ability to effectively manage workload and delivery assignments on time Skilled in the use of office productivity software such as Office 365 or Google Workspaces

Additional Job Details

Please note that all positions within the Division of Information Technology (DIT) have an in person component with expected time in our College Park, MD location per week. Telework is not a guaranteed work arrangement.

Visa Sponsorship Information:

• DIT will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.
• F1 STEM OPT support is not available for this position.

Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, List of References

Best Consideration Date: October 28, 2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

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Department

DIT-EE-Systems & Networking

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$127,000.00-$152,400.00

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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