Systems Engineer I

Saronic Technologies•Austin, TX

20h

About The Position

Saronic Technologies is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Associate Systems Engineer to support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of infrastructure across on-premise and cloud environments. Working under close guidance from senior engineers, the role helps maintain reliable and secure systems through well-defined tasks such as patching, user provisioning, alert triage, and backup verification. The position is intended for an early-career engineer who wants to develop hands-on skills in virtualization, scripting, networking, and cloud services 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, such as 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 the discipline to follow procedures and check work before submission.
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, on-premise and in the cloud.
Apply operating system and application patches according to established 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 routine backups 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 senior team review.
Assist with hardware installation, data center rack-and-stack, and asset tracking.
Document work, 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 basic-plan employee premium and 80% of dependent premiums.
Generous paid time off and holidays.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Competitive salary 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 and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office.