Meraki Network Administrator | VPN, Cloud & Security

Kodiak Interiors Group; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kodiak Interiors Group seeks a Network Administrator to manage day-to-day network/server operations across multiple sites from its Englewood, CO headquarters. You will monitor, troubleshoot, and upgrade Cisco Meraki-based networks, while growing into broader IT responsibilities including M365 and endpoint security.

Ideal candidates hold a related degree or 1–4 years of IT experience, with Meraki/Cisco/PowerShell proficiency and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience (1-4 years) in IT/Network support or a NOC/help desk role.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, NAT, and basic routing.
• Hands-on experience with any enterprise network platform (Meraki, Cisco IOS, UniFi, Fortinet, or similar).
• Experience reading logs and packet captures to isolate fault.
• Clear written communication regarding tickets, documentation/SOPs, and updates for non-technical staff.
• Cisco Meraki Certification/training, Cisco Certified Network Associate, CompTIA Network+ or Network Administrator Certification preferred.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to independently resolve routing issues and elevate more complex problems appropriately.
• Ability to learn new technologies and expand into broader systems, endpoint, cloud, and security administration responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer Cisco Meraki MX security appliances, MS switches, and MR access points through the Meraki Dashboard across all sites.
• Configure and troubleshoot VLANs, DHCP, switch ports, PoE, and wireless SSIDs, including the rollout of segmented staff, printer, and IoT VLANs.
• Monitor site health and uptime; triage outages and work ISPs and carriers to resolution.
• Support site-to-site VPN (Meraki Auto VPN and third-party IPsec) and Tailscale remote access.
• Assist with new-site builds, store openings, relocations, and circuit cutovers, including on-site work.
• Keep network documentation current: topology maps, IP plans, device inventory, and change records.
• Use and extend existing PowerShell scripts built on the Meraki API for reporting and health checks.
• May support acquisition integration and Day 1 activities.
• Work escalated help desk tickets with a network or connectivity angle.

Skills

TCP/IP

Subnetting

VLANs

DHCP

DNS

NAT

Routing

Analytical troubleshooting

Clear written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

1-4 years IT/Network support experience

Tools

Meraki

Cisco IOS

UniFi

Fortinet

PowerShell

Job description

Kodiak Interiors Group seeks a Network Administrator to manage day-to-day network/server operations across multiple sites from its Englewood, CO headquarters. You will monitor, troubleshoot, and upgrade Cisco Meraki-based networks, while growing into broader IT responsibilities including M365 and endpoint security.

Ideal candidates hold a related degree or 1–4 years of IT experience, with Meraki/Cisco/PowerShell proficiency and strong problem-solving and communication skills.