Senior Systems Engineer
About The Position
Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Systems Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of our data center infrastructure. This position is critical to supporting our mission-critical systems and ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance across both on-premise and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in both Windows and Linux environments, extensive experience with monitoring and disaster recovery solutions, and a strong foundation in virtualization, cloud services, storage, and preferably high-performance computing (HPC). This role requires a hands-on, detail-oriented engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7+ years of experience in systems engineering or infrastructure roles.
- Proficiency in both Windows Server and Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu) environments.
- Proven experience in data center design, build-out, and operations.
- Strong knowledge of backup and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, Rubrik).
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS/AWS GovCloud, Azure, or GCP.
- Familiarity with enterprise storage solutions (e.g., NetApp, Dell EMC, Ceph).
- Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
- Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python).
- Understanding of networking fundamentals and integration with infrastructure systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to multitask and work under pressure.
Nice To Haves
- preferably high-performance computing (HPC)
Responsibilities
- Lead architecture, deployment, and lifecycle management of data center infrastructure components.
- Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient systems in hybrid environments (on-prem and cloud).
- Administer and maintain enterprise Windows and Linux systems.
- Develop and enforce backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.
- Optimize storage and compute infrastructure for high performance and cost-effectiveness.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support application needs and integration projects.
- Document systems designs, procedures, configurations, and provide knowledge transfer.
- Proactively monitor systems performance and reliability, and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal security policies.
- Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to incidents with urgency and professionalism.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
- Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
- Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
- Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents
- Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
- Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
- Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match
- Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
- Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
- Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
- Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
