**Title:** Network Administrator **Location:** Iraq-Balad **Job Number:** 16496 ****PENDING CONTRACT AWARD**** **Summary** The Network Administrator will work as a team member to design, deploy, oversee, and support a 60 plus site network infrastructure which has been created using Cisco and FortiGate products. This will include but is not limited to installing hardware and software, deploying application infrastructure, and supporting cloud and on premises infrastructure. We are looking for a hands-on Administrator to maintain a reliable, secure, and efficient on premises and cloud switch, router, firewall, and WIFI infrastructure. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** + Administration of FortiGate SD Wan and Cisco LAN. + Fully support, configure, maintain, and upgrade network environments across multiple locations on premise and in the cloud. + Install and integrate new switches, routers, firewalls, and applications + Provide analysis for needed system updates + Hands on experience managing and administering Cisco VoIP (Call Manager and Unity) and cloud hosted voice environments. + Ensure network security and connectivity. + Monitor environment performance. + Set up administrator accounts, permissions, and access where required. + Resolve problems reported by end users and remote admins. + Define network related policies and procedures. + Specify WAN LAN infrastructure requirements and design solutions. + Research and make recommendations on environment administration. + Cross-Train other technical team members. + Create and maintain network documentation and diagrams + Willingness to travel to multiple remote site locations Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. + Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Secret security clearance. + In order to obtain a secret clearance, qualified candidates must have US Citizenship. + Ability to pass physical screening requirements 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. **Education and/or Experience** **Required:** + 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 **Preferred Skills:** + 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 **Work Conditions** Position is located OCONUS and in an austere environment; work is being performed on the flight line, limited hangar or aviation field environment. **Physical Requirements** + Must be able to lift and parts, tooling and other awkward items sometimes weighing greater than 50 lbs, including up and down stairs. + Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching, and bending throughout the workday. + Must be able to see and hear, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met. **Compensation and Benefits:** + Competitive compensation package. + 90/30 Rotation + Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. + 401(k) retirement plan with company match. + Professional development and career advancement opportunities \#LI-PI1 #LI-ONSITE AAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.