Systems Administrator, IT

Champions Oncology Inc. • Rockville, MD

2d • $62,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Champions Oncology is hiring a Systems Administrator to keep its hybrid IT environment secure, stable, and well documented. The role manages servers, identity services, endpoints, and cloud resources used by scientific and business teams. It is suited to someone able to work independently, handle help desk escalations, and improve how systems are built and supported. Because the organization handles sensitive research and regulated data, security and documentation are integral parts of the job.

The position is based in Rockville, Maryland, with a hybrid schedule and regular on-site days. It includes occasional on-call duty and after-hours maintenance windows. The employee must be able to sit for extended periods and use a computer in a typical remote office environment.

Requirements

• Working experience with Windows Server and Active Directory in a hybrid environment.
• Working experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune or a comparable endpoint management tool.
• Solid grounding in networking, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, and firewalls.
• Experience with PowerShell or another scripting language for automation.
• Understanding of security practices such as least privilege, MFA, patch management, and logging.
• Clear written communication, including documentation others can follow.
• Ability to prioritize across several requests and work with minimal supervision.
• 2 to 5 years of experience as a systems administrator or in a similar infrastructure role.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AWS administration.
• Familiarity with virtualization (VMware preferred), backup, and storage fundamentals.
• Experience with a remote monitoring and management platform.
• Exposure to compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, or SOX IT general controls.
• Experience in a regulated or life sciences environment.
• Relevant certifications, such as Microsoft MD-102, AZ-104, SC-300, or CompTIA Security+.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP in a hybrid on-premises and cloud environment.
• Manage Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune, including user and endpoint lifecycle, access groups, device compliance, and application deployment.
• Maintain virtualized infrastructure, storage, and backups, including capacity monitoring and restore testing.
• Patch and update servers and endpoints on a defined schedule using remote monitoring and management tools, and report on compliance.
• Operate and tune security controls, including endpoint protection, application control, and data loss prevention; triage alerts and help remediate findings.
• Carry out onboarding and offboarding steps and access changes under documented approval.
• Write and maintain runbooks, system documentation, and change records.
• Provide evidence and support for customer, vendor, and regulatory audits and security questionnaires.
• Join an on-call or after-hours rotation for critical issues and planned maintenance windows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level