Technology Administrator Lead

About Us:

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.

The Worldwide Aviation Support Services (WASS) program, an AAR business, headquartered in Rockledge, FL, provides global, world-class expeditionary and conventional aviation solutions to the US Department of State Air Wing.

Role Description:

The Technology Administrator Lead will oversee the administration, maintenance, and enhancement of the organizations 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. 

Key Responsibility:

• 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. 

Basic Qualifications:

• 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 in a Lead or Supervisory role. 
• 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. 
• This position requires a Secret Clearance. 

Compensation And Benefits:

• Salaried Position.
• Rotation schedule.
• Competitive salary and bonus package.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

AAR is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, or expressions. We are dedicated to the health and safety of our people, our customers, and the communities where we live and 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.