Sr. IT Systems Administrator 1

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. 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. This role offers an experienced professional the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our biotechnology company's continued success.

You are a seasoned IT systems administrator with a strong foundation in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline — ideally holding certifications such as CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Network+, or CompTIA Security+. You bring advanced experience in systems administration, including complex troubleshooting and team leadership. You are well-positioned to lead the strategic planning, design, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise IT systems.

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.

• 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.

• Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of IT infrastructure components.

• Provide expert-level technical support, resolving complex hardware and software issues efficiently.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve intricate technical challenges.