Senior Systems Engineer

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Job Overview:

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 99% of the premium 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
• 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
• Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

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).

This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.