Joblaze summary

In the role of IT Operations Engineer at Applied Intuition, the individual will provide essential technical support to ensure that employees can effectively utilize technology. This position requires a solid foundation in IT operations, including system administration and support across various platforms like Linux, Windows, and Mac, along with experience in Google Workspace and networking protocols. Ideal candidates will have at least four years of relevant experience and a background that allows them to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The company emphasizes a collaborative office culture, reflecting its commitment to building a robust IT infrastructure.

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze November 4, 2026. Last confirmed on Applied Intuition's careers page November 4, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Applied Intuition: Sunnyvale.
Salary band is below the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$128,000).
Starts above 10% of 96 comparable mid other roles in United States that list Linux we track (median $125,000 across 23 companies). See Linux salary trends
Linux appears in 5.6% of 3356 comparable mid other roles in United States; access points appears in 0.1% of 3356 comparable mid other roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the IT Operations Engineer role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Ann Arbor, Michigan, 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 Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: DNS, Google Workspace, Linux, Mac, SaaS, VPN.
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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IT Operations Engineer

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At Applied Intuition, you will:

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