Network Administrator

Codan Limited • Ashburn, VA

68d

About The Position

The Network Administrator maintains, secures, and enhances Codan Group’s network and systems infrastructure. Based in Ashburn and reporting to the IT Lead – North America, this hands-on role delivers day-to-day network operations and contributes to projects that improve secure, reliable, and efficient technology across the organization. The role works with the Group Systems team, stakeholders across global business units, and external vendors.

Requirements

• Advanced hands-on experience administering enterprise firewall platforms, including policy creation, rule review, security hardening, firmware upgrades, and threat mitigation.
• Extensive knowledge of firewall appliances and a solid understanding of LAN/WAN networking principles.
• Hands-on experience with networking, wireless, security appliances, and virtualization tools.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, with a collaborative mindset.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 10%, including occasional travel to Washington State.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain enterprise firewall environments, including policy design, rule management, firmware updates, and security hardening.
• Maintain the reliability and performance of core network infrastructure, including switches, routers, wireless networks, and VPN technologies.
• Apply and validate network security controls, including firmware updates, vulnerability remediation, access management, and compliance with security standards.
• Execute planned network changes, upgrades, and configuration updates accurately and on schedule.
• Configure, install, and maintain networking hardware, software, and communications equipment across local and overseas sites.
• Provide remote and onsite systems, server, and desktop support, including patching and upgrades to address vulnerabilities and performance issues.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external service providers and support user-facing helpdesk tickets related to network and systems.

Benefits

• 15 days of accrued paid time off per year.
• 10 Federal holidays and 2 additional floating holidays.
• Opportunity to join a sponsored health and welfare plan.
• 401(k) plan with matching employer contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible core working hours.
• Training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed