Network and Security Administrator

About the role

Arbeidstilsynet is modernising its IT infrastructure and needs an experienced Network and Security Administrator to design, operate and improve its network and security solutions across offices, data centre and cloud.

Key responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and develop SD‑WAN, VPN and secure‑access solutions.
• Configure and manage firewalls, routers, switches and wireless (WLAN) networks.
• Plan and execute changes to IPv4/IPv6 routing, segmentation and network design.
• Monitor capacity, availability and security, handling incidents and deviations.
• Drive automation, documentation, standardisation and continuous improvement of network services.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers on architecture, operation and security.

Required profile

• Enjoy technical responsibility in a production environment with a focus on security, stability and high availability.
• Work in a structured, risk‑based manner, even under pressure.
• Understand the relationship between network, identity, endpoints, cloud and security.
• Confident in decision‑making and handling complex technical issues.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Required skills

• Minimum 5 years experience with network and security operations.
• Strong knowledge of firewalls and network security.
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP, IPv4 and IPv6.
• Experience with routing, switching, segmentation and wireless networks.
• Proficiency with VPN and secure remote‑access solutions.
• Familiarity with SD‑WAN, Zero‑Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and secure‑access technologies.
• Knowledge of dynamic routing protocols, DNS, DHCP and IP address management.
• Experience with monitoring, logging and analysis of network‑security events.
• Automation and Infrastructure‑as‑Code for network/security solutions.

What we offer

• Meaningful work that impacts public services across Norway.
• A strong technical community with opportunities for knowledge sharing.
• Flexible work arrangements, including partial remote work and flex‑time.
• Support for professional development through courses, conferences and training.