Junior IT Operations Engineer: Cloud & On-Prem Reliability

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

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.