Mid Level Network Administrator Jobs
Mid level network administrator jobs go to professionals ready to own network infrastructure projects end to end, make configuration decisions with limited oversight, and mentor junior team members. Hiring covers Staffing & Recruiting, Education, and Technology & Software, with 19% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Jobot, DMI, and Entarian hiring at this level now.
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About Us: AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.
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.
This position is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Wood Dale, IL, with a planned relocation to the Merchandise Mart (Chicago) in early 2027.
What you will be responsible for:
- 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
Qualifications
To 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.
What you need to be successful in this role:
- 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.
Additional Positives for the Position:
- 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
The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:- 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
The 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.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
- The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
- Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
Compensation:
The 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.
Job
: Information TechnologyPrimary Location
: United States-Illinois-Wood DaleSchedule
: Full-timeOvertime Status
: ExemptAbout Us: AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.
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.
This position is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Wood Dale, IL, with a planned relocation to the Merchandise Mart (Chicago) in early 2027.
What you will be responsible for:
- 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
Qualifications
To 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.
What you need to be successful in this role:
- 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.
Additional Positives for the Position:
- 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
The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:- 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
The 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.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
- The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
- Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
Compensation:
The 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.
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: Information TechnologyPrimary Location
: United States-Illinois-Wood DaleSchedule
: Full-timeOvertime Status
: ExemptSee All 24 Mid Level Network Administrator Jobs
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Mid Level Network Administrator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level network administrator job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight projects where you led a network upgrade, diagnosed a complex outage, or designed a segment of the infrastructure without constant supervision. Certifications like CCNA or CompTIA Network+ reinforce your technical depth. In your application, lead with measurable outcomes, such as reduced downtime or improved throughput, rather than listing tools you have used.
Which companies hire mid level network administrators?
Companies hiring mid level network administrators right now include Jobot, DMI, and Entarian, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from organizations large enough to have dedicated network teams but still relying on individual contributors to run day-to-day operations without heavy management layers.
Are there remote mid level network administrator jobs?
Yes, though the role remains more on-site than many IT positions due to hands-on hardware and infrastructure work. About 19% of mid level network administrator openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at enterprise employers who need occasional on-site presence for physical network tasks while permitting remote work for monitoring and configuration.
How do I move up to a mid level network administrator role?
Moving from entry level to mid level means building depth in a core area, such as routing and switching, network security, or cloud networking, while taking on projects that require independent judgment. Demonstrating that you can own a problem from diagnosis to resolution, document what you build, and explain technical decisions to non-technical stakeholders signals readiness for mid level responsibility. Certifications and consistent impact in your current role accelerate that progression.
Which industries hire the most mid level network administrators?
Mid Level network administrator roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Education, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large, distributed networks that require experienced administrators who can maintain uptime, enforce security policies, and manage infrastructure changes without requiring senior-level oversight on every task.