Systems Engineer I

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.

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Associate Systems Engineer to support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of our infrastructure. Working under close guidance from senior engineers, you will help keep systems running reliably and securely across both on-premise and cloud environments.

The ideal candidate has a foundational understanding of Windows and Linux systems, a strong desire to learn, and the discipline to follow established procedures carefully. You will carry out well-defined work such as patching, user provisioning, monitoring alert triage and backup verification. Along the way, you will build hands-on skills in virtualization, scripting, networking and cloud services. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer who wants to grow quickly in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day systems administration tasks across enterprise Windows and Linux environments, on-premise and in the cloud.
• Apply operating system and application patches following established runbooks and change management procedures.
• Provision, modify and deprovision user accounts and access in line with internal security policies.
• Monitor system alerts, triage issues, and escalate problems that fall outside documented procedures or your training.
• Perform routine backup verification and support restore testing as part of disaster recovery practices.
• Shadow senior engineers on incident response, troubleshooting and small infrastructure projects.
• Develop simple scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, 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 clearly, including procedures, configurations and ticket updates, and help keep runbooks current.
• Follow internal security policies and compliance requirements in all work.

Qualifications

• 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 all relevant.
• Working knowledge of Windows Server and/or Linux (RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu) environments.
• Basic understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs).
• Familiarity with at least one scripting language (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Strong attention to detail, with the discipline to follow procedures and self-check work before submission.
• Clear written communication skills, particularly for documentation.
• Willingness to ask questions early, seek help when facing obstacles, and actively incorporate feedback.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS/AWS GovCloud, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, Rubrik) or enterprise storage (e.g., NetApp, Dell EMC, Ceph).
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, or an entry-level cloud certification.
• Physical Demands
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional standing and walking within the office
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)