{"id":3991168,"url":"https://alion.io/job/aar-corp-network-administrator","title":"Network Administrator","company":{"id":1914653,"name":"AAR Corp","domain":"aarcorp.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/aarcorp","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Oracle","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":90,"open_postings":32,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.406,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":52,"computed_at":"2026-11-09T06:03:00Z"}},"role":"Networking","role_family":"Networking","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Wood Dale, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":100000,"max":120000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":120000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"AWS","optional":false},{"name":"Azure","optional":false},{"name":"BGP","optional":false},{"name":"FortiGate","optional":false},{"name":"MPLS","optional":false},{"name":"TCP/IP","optional":false},{"name":"VLAN","optional":false},{"name":"VMWare","optional":false},{"name":"Wi-Fi","optional":false},{"name":"Windows","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-09T23:27:26Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-09","last_verified_at":"2026-11-09T23:27:26Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"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.\nThis position is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Wood Dale, IL, with a planned relocation to the Merchandise Mart (Chicago) in early 2027.\nWhat you will be responsible for:\nAdministration of FortiGate SD-Wan and Cisco LAN \nFull support, configuration, maintenance, and upgrades of network environments at multiple premises and in the cloud\nInstallation and integration of switches, routers, firewalls, and applications\nAnalysis and implementation of necessary system updates\nHands-on experience managing cloud hosted voice environments\nAssurance of network security and optimal connectivity\nContinuous monitoring of network performance\nCreation and management of administrator accounts, permissions, and required access controls\nResolution of issues reported by end users and remote administrators\nDevelopment of network-related policies and procedures\nSpecification of WAN/LAN requirements and solution design\nResearch and recommendations for network administration improvements\nCross-Train technical team members\nDocumentation and diagramming of network infrastructure\nThe 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.\nThis position is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Wood Dale, IL, with a planned relocation to the Merchandise Mart (Chicago) in early 2027.\nWhat you will be responsible for:\nAdministration of FortiGate SD-Wan and Cisco LAN \nFull support, configuration, maintenance, and upgrades of network environments at multiple premises and in the cloud\nInstallation and integration of switches, routers, firewalls, and applications\nAnalysis and implementation of necessary system updates\nHands-on experience managing cloud hosted voice environments\nAssurance of network security and optimal connectivity\nContinuous monitoring of network performance\nCreation and management of administrator accounts, permissions, and required access controls\nResolution of issues reported by end users and remote administrators\nDevelopment of network-related policies and procedures\nSpecification of WAN/LAN requirements and solution design\nResearch and recommendations for network administration improvements\nCross-Train technical team members\nDocumentation and diagramming of network infrastructure\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. An Administrator should have knowledge of computers, routers, firewall, and switches, among others, for performing maintenance of the network and upgrading the system, including patches, service packs, security configurations, hot fixes and disaster recovery. They must be capable of acquiring more knowledge by continuing education or through other avenues. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.\nWhat you need to be successful in this role:\nProven experience in a Network Administrator role\nHands-on experience with FortiGate SD-WAN solution \nPrevious experience administrating SD-WAN networks\nExcellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of Cisco/Fortigate infrastructure\nDeep understanding of TCP/IP and LAN/WAN technologies, expertise with general routing/switching, routing protocols like EIGRP, BGP, and MPLS, branch and Datacenter Architectures \nExperience with hybrid network designadministration, on-prem and cloud environments like Azure and AWS\nWorking knowledge of Cisco ISE environments\nConfiguration and monitoring of Cisco WIFI networks\nAbility to set up and configure hardware connections to different WAN technologies\nExperience in configuration of FortiGate SD-Wan routers and Cisco switches to support a multi - VLAN, environment\nGreat at organizing, prioritizing, and multitasking \nStrong troubleshooting skills\nBachelor’s degree in related field or 5+ years work experience in CISCO and other related network technologies \nTravel to other AAR locations when needed.\nAdditional Positives for the Position:\nHolding credentials that demonstrates ability to perform a specific level of tasks related to implementing and maintaining network infrastructure. \nAble to review and make decisions regarding the software, hardware, and networks required to meet the organization's needs. \nTraining of users in the proper use of company computer technology. \nTroubleshoot network operation errors\nExperience working in Windows and VMware environments\nThe rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:\n\nCompetitive salary and bonus package\nComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.\n401(k) retirement plan with company match\nGenerous paid time off program\nProfessional development and career advancement opportunities\nPhysical Demands/Work Environment:\nThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.\nThe environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.\nCandidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.\nAAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.\nCompensation:\nThe anticipated salary range for this position is$100,000 to $120,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. [In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a 10% bonus.] AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. An Administrator should have knowledge of computers, routers, firewall, and switches, among others, for performing maintenance of the network and upgrading the system, including patches, service packs, security configurations, hot fixes and disaster recovery. They must be capable of acquiring more knowledge by continuing education or through other avenues. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.\nWhat you need to be successful in this role:\nProven experience in a Network Administrator role\nHands-on experience with FortiGate SD-WAN solution \nPrevious experience administrating SD-WAN networks\nExcellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of Cisco/Fortigate infrastructure\nDeep understanding of TCP/IP and LAN/WAN technologies, expertise with general routing/switching, routing protocols like EIGRP, BGP, and MPLS, branch and Datacenter Architectures \nExperience with hybrid network designadministration, on-prem and cloud environments like Azure and AWS\nWorking knowledge of Cisco ISE environments\nConfiguration and monitoring of Cisco WIFI networks\nAbility to set up and configure hardware connections to different WAN technologies\nExperience in configuration of FortiGate SD-Wan routers and Cisco switches to support a multi - VLAN, environment\nGreat at organizing, prioritizing, and multitasking \nStrong troubleshooting skills\nBachelor’s degree in related field or 5+ years work experience in CISCO and other related network technologies \nTravel to other AAR locations when needed.\nAdditional Positives for the Position:\nHolding credentials that demonstrates ability to perform a specific level of tasks related to implementing and maintaining network infrastructure. \nAble to review and make decisions regarding the software, hardware, and networks required to meet the organization's needs. \nTraining of users in the proper use of company computer technology. \nTroubleshoot network operation errors\nExperience working in Windows and VMware environments\nThe rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:\n\nCompetitive salary and bonus package\nComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.\n401(k) retirement plan with company match\nGenerous paid time off program\nProfessional development and career advancement opportunities\nPhysical Demands/Work Environment:\nThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.\nThe environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.\nCandidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.\nAAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. 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