Sr. IT Systems Administrator 1

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Eikon Therapeutics

Compensation

$87,000 - $95,000/year

Millbrae, CA

On-site

Posted April 20, 2026

Job Description

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.

Internal Candidates Preferred

Position

As Senior IT Systems Administrator 1, Information Technology Systems, you will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and advancing our IT infrastructure. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced professional to make a significant impact on our biotechnology company's success.

About You

The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced IT systems administrator with a strong foundation in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, preferably holding relevant certifications like CompTIA Security+ or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). With their advanced experience in IT systems administration, including extensive troubleshooting and leadership responsibilities, they are well-equipped to lead the strategic planning, design, installation, and maintenance of complex IT systems. Their proficiency in managing computer hardware, operating systems, virtualization platforms, and software applications ensures the scalability, reliability, and performance of IT infrastructure components. Exceptional critical-thinking skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive approach make them adept at resolving complex hardware and software issues and proactively assessing and applying software updates, patches, and security fixes. Furthermore, their excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills enable effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and successful mentorship of junior IT staff and end-users.

What You’ll Do

Assist in design, installation, configuration, and maintenance of complex IT systems, servers, virtualization environments, and associated hardware and software.
Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of IT infrastructure components.
Provide expert-level technical support to end-users, resolving complex hardware and software issues efficiently.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve intricate technical challenges.
Maintain records of production changes and manage all maintenance implementations.
Oversee user account creation, management, permissions, and access controls in compliance with company policies.