Network Administrator

KING AEROSPACE•Bentonville, AR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Network Administrator designs, installs, configures, secures, and operates King Aerospace’s network and server infrastructure, including LANs, WANs, wireless networks, firewalls, virtualization hosts, and cloud services. The role ensures company systems remain available, performant, and secure in a regulated defense and aerospace environment, supports government and customer cybersecurity compliance, and serves as the escalation point for issues beyond the IT helpdesk. Based at the Bentonville, Arkansas facility, the Network Administrator supports other King Aerospace locations as needed and backs up the Information Technology Manager on infrastructure and administrative functions. The position may require travel on short notice, scheduled after-hours maintenance, and on-call support as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field, or five years of network or systems administration experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Advanced proficiency in network design, implementation, and administration, including TCP/IP, routing and switching, VLANs, firewalls, VPN, wireless networking, DNS, and DHCP.
Proficiency with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and Hyper-V virtualization.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and Azure in a GCC High environment.
Experience with network monitoring and logging tools, vulnerability scanning and endpoint protection tools, and backup and disaster recovery systems.
Proficiency with spreadsheet, presentation, diagramming, and word processing software.
Ability to read and interpret business and technical materials and governmental regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedures; and present information effectively.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts and practical calculations, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret technical instructions while handling abstract and concrete variables.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR due to access to export-controlled information.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance if required by customer programs.
Ability to travel on short notice as business needs dictate.
Employment is contingent on successful completion of required pre-employment screenings, which may include a background check and drug screening.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including climbing ladders, kneeling, crawling, and lifting or moving equipment.

Nice To Haves

Industry certification such as Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate.
CompTIA Security+ or another DoD 8140-approved cybersecurity certification; if not already held, it is preferred to be obtained within six months of hire.
Experience supporting a defense contractor or another regulated environment involving NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, or ITAR.
Familiarity with PowerShell or other scripting tools.

Responsibilities

Design, install, configure, and maintain LAN, WAN, and wireless network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points.
Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity; identify and resolve bottlenecks, outages, and degraded service.
Serve as the escalation point for network, server, and connectivity issues referred by the IT helpdesk; troubleshoot complex issues on-site and remotely.
Configure and manage VLANs, routing, switching, network segmentation, and isolation of restricted and controlled environments.
Administer firewalls, site-to-site and remote access VPNs, and remote desktop access.
Administer Windows Server environments, Hyper-V hosts and virtual machines, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
Administer Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and Intune in a GCC High environment, and support Azure infrastructure, backup, replication, and disaster recovery.
Implement, monitor, and test backup and disaster recovery systems, including periodic restore testing.
Implement and maintain security controls, including endpoint protection, patch management, vulnerability scanning, and remediation.
Support compliance with NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, DFARS, NISPOM, and ITAR requirements, including maintaining audit documentation and evidence.
Monitor system logs and security events; respond to, document, and report security incidents with the IT Manager and facility Security Manager.
Administer Webex and Cisco Voice over IP phone systems.
Conduct wireless site surveys and plan access point placement in offices, hangars, and shop areas.
Coordinate with internet service providers, telecommunications carriers, and IT vendors on circuits, service issues, and projects.
Plan and execute network expansions and new site deployments, including cabling, rack builds, and equipment installation.
Maintain network diagrams, IP address management, configuration baselines, and standard operating procedures.
Perform firmware and software upgrades on network devices and servers according to change management practices; test and evaluate new network hardware, software, and equipment.
Configure and support file servers, shared network drives, SharePoint sites, and access permissions.
Support printers, scanners, security cameras, badge access systems, and other network-attached devices.
Manage network and server assets, software licenses, and inventory.
Provide guidance and technical mentoring to IT support staff.
Back up the Information Technology Manager for infrastructure and administrative functions.
Travel to other company locations as needed; perform scheduled after-hours maintenance and provide on-call support as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.