IT Operations Engineer
Join Applied Intuition as an IT Operations Engineer to enhance our technology infrastructure and support our growing team.
Posted by employer 8 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 2 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Design and build out a scalable IT infrastructure
- Respond to IT help desk requests
- Provide technical assistance for computer systems
- Handle user onboarding and offboarding
Must have
- 4+ years in IT operations
- Experience with Google Workspace or Active Directory systems
- Experience supporting Linux, Windows, and Mac systems
- Knowledge of networking protocols and equipment
- Bachelors Degree
- CompTIA Security+ certification
Nice to have
- Knowledge of data protection operations and laws
- Managed Fortinet network stack
- Knowledge of MDM best practices
- CCNA certification
- Experience with Powershell, bash, and shell scripting
Practical constraints
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must hold or be eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance
Requirements
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Visa
- No sponsorship (stated in posting)
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of IT Operations Engineer at Applied Intuition, the individual will provide essential technical support to employees, ensuring smooth operation of IT systems and assisting with user onboarding and offboarding. Key skills include experience with Google Workspace, system administration across various platforms, and knowledge of networking protocols. This position is suited for someone with over four years of IT operations experience, capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment. The company emphasizes a collaborative in-office culture while allowing for some flexibility in work arrangements.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze November 10, 2026. Last confirmed on Applied Intuition's careers page November 10, 2026.
- This exact title is also open at 2 other locations at Applied Intuition: Ann Arbor, Sunnyvale.
- Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$127,500).
- Starts above 10% of 99 comparable mid other roles in United States that list Linux we track (median $125,000 across 22 companies). See Linux salary trends
- Linux appears in 5.5% of 3457 comparable mid other roles in United States; switches appears in 0.1% of 3457 comparable mid other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the IT Operations Engineer role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Sunnyvale, California, United States.
- What's the salary range?
- Applied Intuition lists $85,000–$110,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 4 years of relevant experience for this IT Operations Engineer role.
- Where is the role based?
- Applied Intuition is hiring for this position in Sunnyvale, California, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: DNS, Google Workspace, Linux, Mac, PowerShell, SaaS.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Applied Intuition targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this IT Operations Engineer role at Applied Intuition.
From the original posting
About the role
IT Operations Engineers provide first line technical support to end users and ensure that everyone at Applied is able to use technology as productively as possible. In addition to technical support, IT Operations handles user onboarding and offboarding. We are looking for a multifaceted IT Operations Engineer who can be the IT domain expert across our corporate IT team. This position requires a mix of IT skills to improve the company’s technology architecture.
At Applied Intuition, you will:
Design and build out a scalable IT infrastructure for a rapidly growing organization
Respond to information technology help desk requests and provide assistance via phone, e-mail, remote access, and onsite support, escalating more complex requests to senior staff members
Provide technical assistance and support for issues related to computer systems, networks, software, and hardware
We're looking for someone who has:
4+ years in IT operations including system administration, server support, project implementation, and desktop support in a fast paced environment
Experience with Google Workspace, or other Active Directory systems
Experience supporting a broad range of computer systems (Linux, Windows, and Mac)
Knowledge of networking protocols and equipment (VPN, DNS, next-gen firewalls, routers, switches, or access points)
Experience in deploying, integrating, and administration of SaaS applications
Ability to operate in high pressure situations, successfully handle multiple priorities and possess a high level of discipline while remaining flexible
Experience in creating IT processes and procedures
Bachelors Degree
CompTIA Security+ certification
Security Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must hold or be eligible for a U.S. Secret security clearance
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Nice to have:
Knowledge of data protection operations and laws (GDPR)
Managed Fortinet network stack
Knowledge of MDM best practices
CCNA certification
Experience with Powershell, bash, and shell scripting
Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $85,000 - $110,000 USD annually.
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