Network Administrator

Codan Limited • Ashburn, VA

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About The Position

Reporting to the IT Lead – North America, the Network Administrator will play a key role in maintaining, securing, and enhancing Codan Group’s network and systems infrastructure. Based in Ashburn, this role is responsible for the day-to-day operational delivery of network services while also contributing to projects that drive secure, reliable, and efficient technology improvements across the organization.

This is a hands-on, technically focused role that works closely with the wider Group Systems team, internal 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 networking principles (LAN/WAN).
• Hands-on experience with networking, wireless, security appliances, and virtualization tools.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills with a collaborative mindset.
• This role requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance, as well as the ability to travel domestically up to 10%, including occasional travel to Washington State for team engagement and project support.

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining enterprise firewall environments, including policy design, rule management, firmware updates, and security hardening.
• Ensuring reliability and performance across core network infrastructure, including switches, routers, wireless networks, and VPN technologies.
• Applying and validating network security controls, including firmware updates, vulnerability remediation, access management, and compliance with security standards.
• Executing planned network changes, upgrades, and configuration updates accurately and on schedule.
• Configuring, installing, and maintaining networking hardware, software, and communications equipment across local and remote (overseas) sites.
• Providing remote and onsite systems, server, and desktop support, including patching and upgrades to address vulnerabilities and performance issues.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and external service providers while supporting user-facing helpdesk tickets related to network and systems.

Benefits

• Our staff receive 15 days accrued paid time off per year, 10 Federal holidays plus an additional 2 floating holidays, an opportunity to join our sponsored health and welfare plan, a generous 401k plan with matching employer contribution, an Employee Assistance Program, and more.
• Additionally, we offer flexible core working hours and we take a personal approach to training and development. Enjoy working as part of a global organization with teams in the USA, UK, UAE, Ireland, Mexico, Brazil, Denmark, Singapore, and Australia.

What This Job Offers

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