We are seeking an IT Applications Intern in our Broomfield, CO location. The IT Applications Intern will be a part of the IT Applications team and will play a hands-on role in supporting, deploying, licensing, configuring, administering, automating, auditing, tracking, and troubleshooting the SaaS and desktop applications that run our business process, accounting and finance, DevOps, engineering and control systems.
As an IT Applications Intern, you will work to ensure stakeholders understand and have access to our systems and services whenever and wherever they need them around the globe.
A successful IT Applications Intern will have experience collaborating with stakeholders. They will have a curiosity and drive to find their own solutions to technical challenges using internal and external knowledge repositories. They will have experience doing system administration, automation, and troubleshooting.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Support enterprise application provisioning, licensing, deploymens, migration, and server system support. This work includes configuring, supporting, and troubleshooting on-premises applications (Windows and Linux server OS environments) and SaaS products.
- Configure 3rd-party integrations (e.g., Box, DocuSign, Smartsheet, or similar), connecting disparate applications and data mappings.
- Enable and Integrate Azure AD SSO.
- Monitor system performance (e.g., Datadog or similar) to safeguard data or configurations to ensure business continuity in the event of system failures or disasters.
- Ensure IT and security controls are consistently implemented and aligned with industry regulations, policies, standards, and best practices.
- Contribute to the maintenance of an Approved Application database, and help to maintain approvals, exceptions, and alerts
- Analyze usage trends and forecast future resource requirements to ensure applications scale to meet growing demands including cost optimization and resource rationalization strategies.
- Interact with software vendors to report issues, request assistance, and stay informed about product updates and future developments.
- Collaborate and engage with stakeholders and IT staff to provide exceptional customer support, system updates, status updates, etc.
- Create and maintain up-to-date documentation, including drawings, configurations, and recovery plans.
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program working towards a relevant IT field of study.
- Demonstrated student or extracurricular work experience administering systems and applications
- Due to Contractual requirements, applicants for employment for this position must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Quantinuum. (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status)
- Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
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$24 - $29 an hour
Compensation & Benefits
The pay range for this role is $24 - $29 hourly. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate's skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.
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Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. With active engagements spanning pharmaceuticals, material science, financial services, government, industrial sectors, and leading academic and research institutions worldwide, we are helping organizations unlock the transformative potential of quantum computing.
Our global team of more than 800 employees includes many of the world's leading scientists, engineers, and researchers, with more than 70% of our technology team holding advanced degrees at the Master's or PhD level. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Quantinuum operatesacross the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.
By joining Quantinuum, you’ll help shape the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.
What’s in it for you?
We believe our people are our greatest strength and offer a comprehensive rewards package that supports your professional growth, well-being, and long-term success.
- For candidates located outside of this state, this role will include a housing stipend of $500 per check/bi-weekly
- A competitive market rate and innovative, game-changing work
- Flexible work schedule
- Employee discounts
Equal Opportunity Employer
Quantinuum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and provided equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ancestry, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. For more information about Quantinuum, please visit our website.
We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know use the Lets talk contact form.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, there is no application deadline for this position.
QUANTUM ROLE CONTEXT | Appended by Quantum.Jobs v2
Role context:
This entry-level IT position exists to support, administer, and maintain core application infrastructure within an organization's operational workflow. Positioned within the internal IT service desk and operations function, the role serves as a primary support layer for software provisioning, access management, and system troubleshooting. By assisting with daily system administration, application monitoring, and technical documentation, personnel in this capacity ensure operational continuity for internal end-users while learning enterprise IT governance standards and system integration practices.
Quantum ecosystem relevance:
While not directly involved in quantum physics research or chip design, this role provides underlying operational and enterprise software infrastructure support. Quantum technology organizations rely on robust IT backbones to coordinate business functions, facilitate engineering communication, and maintain compliant DevOps environments. By ensuring application availability, access controls, and administrative support across corporate and technical tooling, this IT function contributes to the foundational operational stability required by deep-tech organizations to build and commercialize complex technology platforms smoothly.
Capability signals:
- Hands-on administration and troubleshooting of desktop and enterprise SaaS applications
- Ability to configure identity management systems and single sign-on integration
- Practical experience monitoring server performance to support corporate business continuity
- Execution of routine system updates, vendor communications, and operational documentation
- Understanding of IT security compliance controls and software licensing practices
