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CTG Junior IT Operations Engineer in Phoenix, Arizona
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
Monitor and maintain on-premises and cloud-based servers, networks, and infrastructure.
Implement system upgrades, patches, backups, and recovery processes.
Automate routine operational tasks with scripting and configuration tools.
Collaborate with MES and SecOps teams to maintain security and compliance.
Assist with incident response, root cause analysis, and system remediation.
Document systems, processes, and standard operating procedures.
Support deployment and validation of new technologies and tools.
Participate in on-call rotation as needed.
Experience & Skills
1–3 years in IT operations, systems administration, or DevOps-related roles.
Linux and Windows server experience.
VMware virtualization support.
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Scripting skills: Bash, PowerShell, Python.
Knowledge of monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, SolarWinds).
Networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls.
Introductory CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible).
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications: AWS SysOps, Azure Administrator, VMware VCP, CompTIA Server+.
ITIL knowledge and service management familiarity.
Aruba networking and FortiGate firewall experience.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
Additional Information
No third party resumes will be accepted
Drug testing and/or other employment-related inquiries may be conducted
CTG will consider applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable laws
All candidates MUST work on a W2 Tax basis (no C2C or third-party vendors)
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 .
About CTG
CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com .
Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people.
CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.