Infrastructure Associate Engineer

Sonata Software; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonata Software in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Associate Infrastructure Engineer (Entry Level) to start a career in IT Infrastructure and Cloud Operations. This position targets recent graduates and those with 0–2 years of experience, offering hands-on exposure to enterprise technologies and operations.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and growth within a dynamic technology team, with onsite work in Phoenix and a pathway to more advanced infrastructure work and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Recent graduate or candidates with 0–2 years of experience encouraged to apply.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong desire to learn and build a career in enterprise infrastructure technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day IT infrastructure operations and monitoring activities.
• Assist with the administration and maintenance of servers, networks, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Participate in system upgrades, patch management, and technology rollouts.
• Monitor system performance and assist in identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and operational guides.
• Support infrastructure automation and operational excellence initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and business users.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science/IT/IS

Tools

Windows

Linux

PowerShell

Python basics

Azure/AWS basics

Job description

Sonata Software, with over $1.2 Billion Revenue, is a leading AI-first Modernization Engineering company, powered by our unique PlatformationTM framework. Our 6400+ AI Engineers are helping enterprises transform from systems to intelligent business platforms leveraging partner ecosystem to drive speed, efficiency and growth. Our bouquet of Modernization Engineering Services with AI -first approach cuts across Cloud, Data, AI, Dynamics, Test Automation, and Managed Services.

Sonata’s AI-led modernization is enabled by a powerful suite of proprietary tools and assets. At the core is the Harmoni.AI Enterprise Platform, which includes AgentBridge-a governance and observability framework; AgentBuilder-a development toolkit for fungible agents integrated into enterprise systems; and the Agent Marketplace-an internal ecosystem for modular, reusable agents.

Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Sonata Software has a strong global presence, including key regions US, UK, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Australia, DACH (Germany/Switzerland) & Nordics (Finland). We are a trusted partner of Fortune 500 companies in Banking, Financial Services and Insurance; Healthcare and Lifesciences; Telecom, Media, and Technology; and Retail, Manufacturing and Distribution space.

Deep collaborations with partners like Microsoft, AWS, Salesforce, and Snowflake strengthen our ability to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions. Our 30+years of partnership with Microsoft, and being part of the elite Microsoft Inner Circle, places us among the top 1% of global Microsoft partners. Sonata is now among the first companies to earn the Microsoft Frontier Partner Badge Also, Sonata Software is proud to achieve AWS Premier Tier Status in the AWS Partner Network.

Role: Associate Infrastructure Engineer(Entry Level)

Location: Phoenix, AZ(Onsite)

Long term contract

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Computer Science graduate with a Master's degree who is interested in building a career in IT Infrastructure and Enterprise Technology Operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or an individual with little to no professional experience to work alongside experienced infrastructure professionals and gain hands‑on exposure to modern enterprise technologies.

The ideal candidate is eager to learn, possesses strong communication skills, and has a foundational understanding of infrastructure technologies, cloud platforms, networking, and systems administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day IT infrastructure operations and monitoring activities.
• Assist with the administration and maintenance of servers, networks, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Participate in system upgrades, patch management, and technology rollouts.
• Monitor system performance and assist in identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and operational guides.
• Support infrastructure automation and operational excellence initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and business users.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Recent graduate or candidates with 0-2 years of experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong desire to learn and build a career in enterprise infrastructure technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of one or more of the following:
• Windows and Linux operating systems
• Networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN)
• Active Directory and Identity Management
• Cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
• Infrastructure monitoring and management tools
• Virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper‑V)
• PowerShell, Python, or basic automation scripting
• Relevant academic projects, internships, certifications, or coursework related to infrastructure and cloud technologies.

Desired Attributes

• Self‑motivated and eager to learn new technologies.
• Strong customer‑service mindset.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Professional, dependable, and proactive in approach.

This position is ideal for a recent Master's graduate looking to launch a career in IT Infrastructure and Cloud Operations while working with a dynamic and collaborative technology team in Phoenix, Arizona.

Why join Sonata Software?

At Sonata, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you will not be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

Sonata Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristics protected by law