Applied Intuition · 2 days ago
IT Operations Engineer - DefenseTech
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expApplied Intuition is a vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. The company is seeking a multifaceted IT Operations Engineer to manage and maintain IT infrastructure, design scalable systems, and implement security controls across global engineering and operations functions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesEnterprise SoftwareInfrastructureSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage and maintain our office IT infrastructure, including workstations, servers, and network equipment
Design and build out a scalable IT infrastructure for a rapidly growing organization
Implement and manage endpoint security controls and ensure systems are patched and up-to-date
Manage user accounts and access permissions for Applied Defense resources, following least privilege principles
Support conference room technology and audio/visual equipment to enable effective collaboration
Assist in implementing and maintaining security tools and controls to protect our systems and data
Document IT procedures and maintain accurate system inventory records for compliance purposes
Qualification
Required
5-7+ 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 diverse range of computer systems, including Linux, Windows, and Mac
Knowledge of networking protocols and equipment, such as VPN, DNS, next-gen firewalls, routers, switches, and access points
Experience in deploying, integrating, and administering SaaS applications to support business needs
Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure situations, handle multiple priorities, and remain disciplined and flexible
Experience working with Government/Defense IT systems and familiarity with their unique requirements
Understanding of compliance requirements and security control frameworks, such as NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, and CIS
Security+ certification required
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Secret/Top Secret Clearance eligibility
Preferred
Other industry certifications such as Network+, A+, etc
Experience with Mobile Device Management (MDM) platforms and maintaining mobile security
Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for automating IT operations tasks
Experience with security information and event management tools (SIEM) for monitoring and incident response
Knowledge of cloud security best practices and experience managing cloud-based infrastructure
Scripting skills (Python, Bash, etc.) for automating common IT tasks and processes
Company
Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition provides software infrastructure to safely develop, test, and deploy autonomous vehicles
at scale.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.5BKey Investors
General Catalyst
2025-06-17Series F· $600M
2024-07-25Secondary Market· $300M
2024-03-11Series E· $250M
Leadership Team
Qasar Younis
Co-Founder and CEO
Peter Ludwig
CTO and Co-founder
Recent News
2025-12-11
globalventuring.com
2025-12-06
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