The Technology Administrator Lead will oversee the administration, maintenance, and enhancement of the organization’s technology infrastructure. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to coordinate IT operations to ensure optimal performance and security.

What you will be responsible for:

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the IT infrastructure including servers, networks, databases, Azure environments, O365, Active Directory, and Windows operating systems.
• Ensure system availability, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and implement technological solutions aligned with business goals.
• Oversee software and hardware installations, upgrades, and configurations.
• Coordinate and lead IT projects, including technology rollouts and system migrations.
• Manage technology vendor relationships, service contracts, and support agreements.
• Train, mentor, and guide junior administrators and IT staff.
• Ensure data security and disaster recovery plans are developed and maintained.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements for IT infrastructure modernization.
• Stay current on state-of-the-art technologies
• Travel to Remote Locations 
• All other duties as assigned.

What you will need to be successful in this role:  

• Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 Years of overall experience with Network administration or Windows systems administration.
• 3 Years' experience in a Lead or Supervisory role is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, server management, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity principles.
• Strong knowledge of the overall O365 cloud environment.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, and solid customer service, and troubleshooting ability.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, CompTIA Network , or Cisco CCNA are a plus.

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

Physical Demands/Work Environment: 

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 accommodation 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.
• This position is required to work in-office and is not eligible for hybrid or remote work. 

AAR 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. 

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