Overview
IT Operations Administrator (Temporary Full-Time) Location: Rockville, MD Onsite: Yes (Tuesday through to Thursday within a business week we need someone at our Rockville, MD HQ.) Before/After Hours Support Necessary: No Weekend Support Necessary: No Duration: 3-4 Months Emmes Group: Building a better future for us all. Emmes Group is transforming the future of clinical research, bringing the promise of new medical discovery closer within reach for patients. Emmes Group was founded as Emmes more than 47 years ago, becoming one of the primary clinical research providers to the US government before expanding into public-private partnerships and commercial biopharma. Emmes has built industry leading capabilities in cell and gene therapy, vaccines and infectious diseases, ophthalmology, rare diseases, and neuroscience. We believe the work we do will have a direct impact on patients' lives and act accordingly. We strive to build a collaborative culture at the intersection of being a performance and people driven company. We're looking for talented professionals eager to help advance clinical research as we work to embed innovation into the fabric of our company. If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us! Primary Purpose The IT Operations Administrator is responsible for managing, monitoring, and maintaining the organization's IT infrastructure and end-user services to ensure systems, networks, devices, and applications are reliable, secure, and performing optimally. The role provides both onsite and remote technical support, including user account provisioning in Active Directory and Entra ID, laptop and device setup and full asset lifecycle management such as shipping, reclaiming, and inventory tracking. It also includes supporting and maintaining conference room and collaboration technologies (e.g., Microsoft Teams and Zoom), troubleshooting hardware, software, and peripheral issues, and delivering seamless end-user experience. Working closely with IT teams and business units, the administrator resolves incidents and service requests, implements system changes, maintains accurate documentation and knowledge base articles, manages escalation paths, and contributes to continuous improvement, standardization, and compliance with IT.
Responsibilities
Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot servers, networks, storage systems, and other IT infrastructure components.
Administer user accounts, permissions, and access rights following security and governance policies, including provisioning and deprovisioning in Active Directory (AD) and Microsoft Entra ID.
Perform end-user onboarding and offboarding activities, including setting up domain-joined accounts, mailbox access, and required system permissions.
Configure, deploy, and maintain end-user devices, including laptop imaging, provisioning, and enrollment via Microsoft Intune or similar tools.
Manage the full lifecycle of IT assets, including laptop shipping, receiving, reclaiming, reimaging, and inventory tracking.
Provide onsite technical support for laptops, desktops, docking stations, monitors, printers, and other peripherals.
Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot conference rooms and collaboration technologies (e.g., AV equipment, meeting room systems, Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom).
Deliver remote support to end users for common IT issues, including connectivity, software, and access-related problems.
Document recurring issues, resolutions, and troubleshooting steps, and manage escalation paths to ensure timely resolution of complex problems.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, including networking, servers, storage systems, and cloud technologies (Microsoft 365, Entra ID).
Proficiency in monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining enterprise IT systems, endpoints, and user environments.
Hands-on expertise in Active Directory (AD), Microsoft Entra ID, and identity/access management, including account provisioning and security policies.
Experience with endpoint management tools such as Microsoft Intune, including device enrollment, configuration, and compliance enforcement.
Solid understanding of Windows environments (Windows 11, Windows Server) including system configuration, patching, and performance optimization.
Strong experience in end-user support, including laptop setup, domain join, hardware troubleshooting, and peripheral support (docking stations, monitors, printers).
Familiarity with ITIL processes, including incident, problems, and change management best practices.
Ability to create clear documentation, including knowledge base articles, user guides, and standard operating procedures.
Knowledge of automation (e.g., PowerShell) and modern device deployment tools (e.g., Autopilot, SCCM) is an advantage.
Qualifications
Proven experience supporting enterprise IT environments, including end-user computing, servers, networking, and cloud platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, Entra ID).
Hands-on experience with Active Directory (AD), Microsoft Entra ID, and user account lifecycle management (onboarding/offboarding, access control).
Experience in endpoint/device management, including laptop provisioning, imaging, and deployment using tools such as Microsoft Intune or similar solutions.
Strong background in onsite IT support, including hardware troubleshooting, peripheral support, and conference room/AV systems management.
Experience providing remote support for distributed users, resolving common IT issues related to connectivity, applications, and access.
Familiarity with IT service management processes, including incident, request, and change management (ITIL-based environments preferred).
Demonstrated ability to manage IT assets, including inventory tracking, shipping/reclaiming equipment, and lifecycle management.
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