For further inquiries about this opportunity, please contactย our Talent Specialist, Hari at (224) 507-1278
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Title:ย Junior IT Operations Engineer
Duration: 6 Months
Location:ย Phoenix, AZ (100% Onsite)
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Shift / Working Hours
โขย ย ย Core hours are generally 9:00 AM โ 5:00 PM for salaried IT staff.
โขย ย ย Flexibility required:ย
oย ย ย May start earlier (e.g., 6:00โ7:00 AM) depending on operational needs.
oย ย ย Environment operates 24x7x365, so on-call support may be required.
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Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered.
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Description:
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and proactive Junior IT Operations Engineer to support the reliability, performance, and security of IT systems at our solar manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in systems administration, networking, and automation who is eager to grow their skills while contributing to the stability and continuous improvement of a production-critical environment.
The successful candidate will work closely with operations, MES, and security teams to ensure high availability, scalability, and compliance of both on and off premises infrastructure.
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Primary Purpose of the Role
โขย ย ย This is a junior-level IT Operations / Systems Engineer role created to support the expansion of Clientโs new solar manufacturing division.
โขย ย ย The role focuses on IT operations, server, network, and systems administration support for a large, always-on manufacturing facility.
โขย ย ย The intent is to bring in someone who can grow under mentorship and eventually evolve into a full Systems Engineer role.
Key Responsibilities
โข Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot on-premises and cloud-based servers, networks, and infrastructure.
โข Implement and manage system upgrades, patches, backups, and recovery processes.
โข Automate routine operational tasks using scripting and configuration management tools.
โข Collaborate with MES and SecOps teams to ensure integrity, security, and compliance of production-line systems and supporting infrastructure.
โข Assist with incident response, root cause analysis, and remediation of system outages or performance degradation.
โข Maintain accurate documentation for systems, processes, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
โข Support the deployment, integration, and validation of new technologies and tools.
โข Ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness for critical systems (e.g., MES, DNS, authentication services).
โข Participate in an on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as required.
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Required Qualifications
โข Bachelorโs degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience and/or certifications).
โข 1โ3 years of experience in IT operations, systems administration, or a DevOps-related role.
โข Working knowledge of Linux and Windows server environments.
โข Experience supporting VMware-based virtualization environments.
โข Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
โข Basic to intermediate scripting skills (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python).
โข Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, SolarWinds).
โข Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, and firewalls.
โข Introductory experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
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Preferred Qualifications
โข Industry certifications such as AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, VMware VCP, or CompTIA Server+.
โข Familiarity with ITIL practices and service management concepts.
โข Experience with Aruba networking equipment and FortiGate firewalls.
โข Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
โข Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
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Required Skills (Must-Haves)
Top requirements shared directly by the hiring manager:
โขย ย ย 1โ3 years of experience in:ย
oย ย ย IT Operations
oย ย ย Systems Administration
oย ย ย DevOps (operations-focused)
โขย ย ย Working knowledge of both Linux and Windows Server environments
โขย ย ย Hands-on operational experienceย
โขย ย ย Ability to handle:ย
oย ย ย Server monitoring & patching
oย ย ย Day-to-day IT tickets
oย ย ย Break/fix issues
oย ย ย Basic network tuning
oย ย ย Documentation and project work
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Nice-to-Have / Preferred Skills
โขย ย ย Experience supporting manufacturing environments
โขย ย ย Exposure to 24x7 production support
โขย ย ย Familiarity with:ย
oย ย ย Networking & server-focused environments
oย ย ย Large-scale facilities
โขย ย ย Background in:ย
oย ย ย Manufacturing IT
oย ย ย High-availability operational systems
โขย ย ย Candidates transitioning from Development โ Operations are welcome
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Education
โขย ย ย Bachelorโs degree is NOT a hard requirement
โขย ย ย Manager is open to:ย
oย ย ย Equivalent practical experience
oย ย ย Industry certifications
oย ย ย Candidates with certifications even beyond a traditional degree
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Team & Growth Opportunity
โขย ย ย Candidate will be supported by:ย
oย ย ย A highly experienced on-site Clientย engineer who will mentor
โขย ย ย Role is positioned as a growth role
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Interview Process
1.ย ย ย Initial Phone Screening (with Hiring Manager)ย
oย ย ย Used to assess fit, background, and career intent
2.ย ย ย On-site Interview (if phone screen is successful)
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