Job Description
Job Description
Overview
CTG's long-standing Fortune 500 client of over 15 years has a W2 contract assignment for a Junior IT Operations Engineer.
Type: Contract
Job Title: Junior IT Operations Engineer
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Candidates must be able to commute and work onsite in Phoenix, AZ
Pay Rate: Based on experience
Work Hours: M-F 8am-5pm
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience and/or certifications)
Description
We are seeking a 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 foundation in systems administration, networking, and automation who is eager to grow their skills while ensuring stability in a production-critical environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Monitor and maintain on-premises and cloud-based servers, networks, and infrastructure.
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Implement system upgrades, patches, backups, and recovery processes.
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Automate routine operational tasks with scripting and configuration tools.
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Collaborate with MES and SecOps teams to maintain security and compliance.
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Assist with incident response, root cause analysis, and system remediation.
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Document systems, processes, and standard operating procedures.
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Support deployment and validation of new technologies and tools.
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Participate in on-call rotation as needed.
Experience & Skills
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1–3 years in IT operations, systems administration, or DevOps-related roles.
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Linux and Windows server experience.
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VMware virtualization support.
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Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
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Scripting skills: Bash, PowerShell, Python.
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Knowledge of monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, SolarWinds).
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Networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls.
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Introductory CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible).
Preferred Qualifications
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Certifications: AWS SysOps, Azure Administrator, VMware VCP, CompTIA Server+.
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ITIL knowledge and service management familiarity.
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Aruba networking and FortiGate firewall experience.
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Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
Additional Information
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No third party resumes will be accepted
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Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be conducted
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CTG will consider applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable laws
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All candidates MUST work on a W2 Tax basis (no C2C or third-party vendors)
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CTG is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and an E-Verify Company
To be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly through our website by clicking the link below or email your Word resume and salary expectations to Rebecca.Olan@ctg.com.