Systems Engineer I

Saronic Technologies • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Saronic Technologies is a leader in developing autonomous and intelligent maritime platforms. The Systems Engineer I supports the day-to-day operation and maintenance of infrastructure across on-premise and cloud environments, working under close guidance from senior engineers. The role performs well-defined operational work, including patching, user provisioning, alert triage, and backup verification, while developing practical skills in virtualization, scripting, networking, and cloud services. It is intended for an early-career engineer seeking growth in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in systems administration, IT support, or infrastructure roles; internships, co-ops, military experience, and home lab projects are relevant.
• Working knowledge of Windows Server and/or Linux environments, including RHEL, CentOS, or Ubuntu.
• Basic understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VLANs.
• Familiarity with at least one scripting language, such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Strong attention to detail and discipline in following procedures and checking work.
• Clear written communication skills, particularly for documentation.
• Willingness to ask questions early, seek help when facing obstacles, and incorporate feedback.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS/AWS GovCloud, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery solutions such as Veeam, Commvault, or Rubrik, or enterprise storage such as NetApp, Dell EMC, or Ceph.
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, or an entry-level cloud certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day systems administration across enterprise Windows and Linux environments, both on-premise and in the cloud.
• Apply operating system and application patches according to runbooks and change management procedures.
• Provision, modify, and deprovision user accounts and access in accordance with internal security policies.
• Monitor system alerts, triage issues, and escalate problems outside documented procedures or the employee’s training.
• Verify backups routinely and support restore testing as part of disaster recovery practices.
• Shadow senior engineers during incident response, troubleshooting, and small infrastructure projects.
• Develop simple scripts using tools such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python to automate repetitive tasks, with review from senior team members.
• Assist with hardware installation, data center rack-and-stack, and asset tracking.
• Document work, including procedures, configurations, and ticket updates, and help maintain runbooks.
• Follow internal security policies and compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance; Saronic pays 100% of the employee premium and 80% of dependent premiums.
• Dental and vision insurance; Saronic pays 100% of the employee premium under the basic plan and 80% of dependent premiums.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Stock options.
• Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Discounted pet insurance options, including a 24/7 Telehealth helpline.
• Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.

What This Job Offers

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