Eikontherapeutics

Sr. IT Systems Administrator 1

Jersey City, NJ · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago

Microsoft SentinelIncident ResponseOnboardingCustomer SupportFirewallCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringCompTIA

About the role

Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases.
Position As Senior IT Systems Administrator 1, you will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and advancing our IT infrastructure.
This role offers an experienced professional the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our biotechnology company's continued success.

Design, install, configure, and maintain complex IT systems, servers, virtualization environments, and associated hardware and software.
Support data center operations, including rack and stack activities, hardware lifecycle management, environmental monitoring, and coordination with facilities and vendors to ensure continuous availability and operational integrity.
Provide expert-level technical support, resolving complex hardware and software issues efficiently.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve intricate technical challenges.
Maintain accurate records of production changes and oversee all maintenance implementations.
Manage user account creation, permissions, and access controls in compliance with company policies.
Maintain comprehensive hardware and software inventory records, including license tracking.
Document system configurations, processes, and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and compliance.
Implement and maintain IT security measures, including antivirus, firewalls, data encryption, intrusion detection, and vulnerability assessments.
Proactively evaluate and apply software updates, patches, and security fixes to maintain system stability.

Service-oriented team player with the ability to adapt to rapidly evolving priorities and challenges.
Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
Hands-on experience supporting the following platforms and tools:
At Eikon, employee compensation also includes bonus and equity compensation, in addition to several generous benefit programs, including:

You bring advanced experience in systems administration, including complex troubleshooting and team leadership.
Your proficiency in compute hardware, operating systems, virtualization platforms, and software applications ensures the scalability, reliability, and performance of critical infrastructure.
You approach problems proactively, apply patches and security fixes with discipline, and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
You thrive in collaborative environments and take pride in mentoring junior staff and end-users.
Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Advanced degree preferred.
Relevant certifications (CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent) strongly preferred.

Microsoft Sentinel, Purview, Defender, DLP
Microsoft / M365 Stack / Entra ID and Enterprise Application SSO
JAMF and Intune
Tanium
BeyondTrust EPM
SentinelOne
ReliaQuest GreyMatter
Proficiency in managing enterprise compute and storage hardware, operating systems, virtualization platforms, and software applications.
Exceptional problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to systems management.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
401k plan with company matching
Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%)

At Eikon, employee compensation also includes bonus and equity compensation, in addition to several generous benefit programs, including:

Eikon's discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets.
As Senior IT Systems Administrator 1, you will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and advancing our IT infrastructure.

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