Network Administrator
AAR Corp•Wood Dale, IL
7h•$100,000 - $125,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Network Administrator will collaborate as part of a team to design, deploy, manage, and support an extensive network infrastructure across 75+ locations utilizing Cisco and FortiGate technologies. Responsibilities include installing hardware and software, overseeing application infrastructure deployment, and maintaining both cloud-based and on-premises systems. This hands-on role requires ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient switching, routing, firewall, and wireless networking across all environments.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a Network Administrator role
- Hands-on experience with FortiGate SD-WAN solution
- Previous experience administrating SD-WAN networks
- Excellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of Cisco/Fortigate infrastructure
- Deep understanding of TCP/IP and LAN/WAN technologies, expertise with general routing/switching, routing protocols like EIGRP, BGP, and MPLS, branch and Datacenter Architectures
- Experience with hybrid network design\administration, on-prem and cloud environments like Azure and AWS
- Working knowledge of Cisco ISE environments
- Configuration and monitoring of Cisco WIFI networks
- Ability to set up and configure hardware connections to different WAN technologies
- Experience in configuration of FortiGate SD-Wan routers and Cisco switches to support a multi - VLAN, environment
- Great at organizing, prioritizing, and multitasking
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or 5+ years work experience in CISCO and other related network technologies
- Travel to other AAR locations when needed.
Nice To Haves
- Holding credentials that demonstrates ability to perform a specific level of tasks related to implementing and maintaining network infrastructure.
- Able to review and make decisions regarding the software, hardware, and networks required to meet the organization's needs.
- Training of users in the proper use of company computer technology.
- Troubleshoot network operation errors
- Experience working in Windows and VMware environments
Responsibilities
- Administration of FortiGate SD-Wan and Cisco LAN
- Full support, configuration, maintenance, and upgrades of network environments at multiple premises and in the cloud
- Installation and integration of switches, routers, firewalls, and applications
- Analysis and implementation of necessary system updates
- Hands-on experience managing cloud hosted voice environments
- Assurance of network security and optimal connectivity
- Continuous monitoring of network performance
- Creation and management of administrator accounts, permissions, and required access controls
- Resolution of issues reported by end users and remote administrators
- Development of network-related policies and procedures
- Specification of WAN/LAN requirements and solution design
- Research and recommendations for network administration improvements
- Cross-Train technical team members
- Documentation and diagramming of network infrastructure
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus package
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off program
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
