Network Administrator: SD-WAN & Cloud Networking Lead

AAR; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus package

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

AAR is seeking a Network Administrator to design, deploy, and support an extensive network across 75 locations. You will work hands-on with FortiGate SD‑WAN, Cisco LAN, and cloud environments, ensuring secure, reliable connectivity and ongoing improvements.

The role centers on configuring equipment, monitoring performance, and developing network policies while coordinating with teams during migration and upgrades. Hybrid work arrangements are possible as projects progress.

Qualifications

• Experience as Network Administrator managing network infrastructure across multiple locations.
• Strong knowledge of FortiGate SD-WAN and Cisco networks.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, manage and support network infrastructure across 75 locations.
• Install, configure and upgrade switches, routers, firewalls and applications.
• Monitor network performance and ensure security and reliability across cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Develop network policies and procedures and document infrastructure.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Network design

Documentation

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field or 5 years work experience in CISCO and other related network technologies

Tools

FortiGate SD-WAN

Cisco LAN

Cisco switches

Azure

AWS

Cisco ISE

Cisco WIFI

Job description

AAR is seeking a Network Administrator to design, deploy, and support an extensive network across 75 locations. You will work hands-on with FortiGate SD‑WAN, Cisco LAN, and cloud environments, ensuring secure, reliable connectivity and ongoing improvements.

The role centers on configuring equipment, monitoring performance, and developing network policies while coordinating with teams during migration and upgrades. Hybrid work arrangements are possible as projects progress.