Junior IT Operations Engineer

Compunnel, Inc.; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company in the solar manufacturing sector is seeking a motivated Junior IT Operations Engineer to support the reliability, performance, and security of IT systems. This role involves monitoring and maintaining both on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have foundational experience in systems administration and a strong desire to grow within the field. Opportunities for automation and continuous improvement initiatives are also part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in IT operations, systems administration, or DevOps roles.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices and service management concepts is a plus.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified SysOps Administrator or Azure Administrator are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain on-premises and cloud-based servers and networks.
• Automate routine operational tasks using scripting and tools.
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support.

Skills

Linux server environments

Windows server environments

Basic scripting skills (Bash, PowerShell, Python)

Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls)

Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, SolarWinds)

Experience with VMware-based virtualization

Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and proactive Junior IT Operations Engineer to support the reliability, performance, and security of IT systems in a production-critical solar manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for candidates with foundational experience in systems administration, networking, and automation who are eager to grow and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. The candidate will collaborate closely with Operations, MES, and Security teams to ensure system availability, scalability, and compliance across on-premises and cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure & System Support

• Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot on-premises and cloud-based servers, networks, and infrastructure
• Manage system upgrades, patching, backups, and recovery processes
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery readiness for critical systems

Automation & DevOps

• Automate routine operational tasks using scripting and configuration tools
• Support CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code initiatives
• Work with MES and SecOps teams to maintain system integrity, security, and compliance
• Assist in incident response, root cause analysis, and issue remediation

Documentation & Deployment

• Maintain system documentation, SOPs, and configurations
• Support deployment, integration, and validation of new technologies

Support & Operations

Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as required

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1–3 years of experience in IT operations, systems administration, or DevOps roles
• Working knowledge of Linux and Windows server environments
• Experience with VMware-based virtualization
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Basic to intermediate scripting skills (Bash, PowerShell, or Python)
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls)
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, SolarWinds)
• Exposure to CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Azure Administrator, VMware VCP, or CompTIA Server+
• Familiarity with ITIL practices and service management concepts
• Experience with Aruba networking equipment and FortiGate firewalls
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Work Environment: Manufacturing / Production-critical IT environment
• On-call support required as part of role
• Opportunity to work with modern cloud and automation technologies