Network Manager

Position Details

Position Information

About Us

Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Health Insurance

• Multiple medical options with no annual deductible and low co-pays; prescription drugs covered through mail-order or retail pharmacies.
• Vision coverage includes an annual eye exam and a generous frame allowance.
• Dental plans offer low deductibles and reasonable annual maximums.

Paid Time Off & Leave

• 20days of vacation per year for full-time staff (capped at 30 days), with additional accrual tiers for other employee groups.
• Spring break and winter break each add one extra week of paid vacation.
• 4days of personal leave per year (rolls into sick leave if unused).
• 12days of sick leave per year, unlimited carry-forward.
• Additional leave options include bereavement, organ-donor, sabbatical (faculty & staff), and an emergency-leave bank.

Tuition Waiver

• Full-time budgeted employees receive a tuition waiver for Howard Community College courses taken during non-working hours (subject to space availability and prior approval).

On-Site Amenities

• Fitness center accessible to all staff.
• Library with research resources and bestseller collection.

Café offering a variety of food options and a quick-service kiosk and free parking on campus for faculty and staff.

Position Title Network Manager FLSA Exempt FT/PT Full Time Hours Per Week 37.5 Work Schedule Monday-Friday Grade 18 Compensation Range $84,559 Summary

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Network Team Manager to lead and oversee our network operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing network infrastructure, ensuring network reliability and performance, and leading a team of network engineers and administrators.

Essential Role Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Management:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of network engineers and administrators.
• Assign tasks, set goals, and ensure the team meets performance and project deadlines.
• Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews.

Network Infrastructure Management:

• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organizations network infrastructure.
• Ensure the reliability, performance, and security of network systems, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless networks.

Project Management:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute network-related projects, ensuring timely and within-budget completion.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to understand and meet their network requirements.

Monitoring and Troubleshooting:

• Monitor network performance and proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Implement and manage network monitoring tools and protocols.
• Conduct root cause analysis of network outages and implement corrective actions.

Vendor and Contract Management:

• Manage relationships with network equipment vendors and service providers.
• Evaluate and negotiate contracts to ensure cost-effective and high-quality service delivery.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of network configurations, policies, and procedures.
• Generate regular network performance and status reports for senior management.

Minimum Education Required Bachelors degree Experience Required

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field. A masters degree is a plus.

Certifications:

• Relevant certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), CompTIA Network+, or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Experience:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in network engineering or network management, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering network projects.

Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, and network security.
• Proficiency with network monitoring and management tools.
• Experience with cloud networking solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure) is a plus.

OTHER SKILLS

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications Physical Demand Summary

• This position may require occasional on-call duties and availability for emergency response.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Supervisory Position? Yes Division Information Technology Department Information Security

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number B557P Number of Vacancies 1 Best Consideration Date 11/14/2025 Job Open Date 10/30/2025 Job Close Date Continuous Recruitment? No Job Category Staff Benefits Summary

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelors degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelors degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelors degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

Applicant Instructions

• Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the colleges application in full).

Quick Link for Internal Postings https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/5338 EEO Statement

Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.

Reference Collection

References

Minimum Requests 3 Maximum Requests 3 Cut-off Date Special Instructions to Reference Provider

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have at least 5 years of related work experience, as defined in the position posting?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents