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Associate IT Systems Engineer

Saronic · Austin, TX

Posted Oct 16, 2026 · full time

Est. total comp~$182K–$281K

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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. …

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Required 5 items

Education: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)

Experience: 1+ year of experience

Skills and tools: Python, Linux, Networking

Preferred 3 items

Skills and tools: AWS, Azure

Certifications and licenses: Security+

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Crew department: Systems

Skills this kind of role usually asks for:

Linux
Python and C++
Networking
Linux and cloud basics
Cybersecurity basics

Related coursework: the Systems Track: Spacecraft Links and Flight Software Basics. We study 4 core modules, take a quiz after each one and pass a final test to earn the Mars Mining Certificate in Spacecraft Links and Flight Software. We can link its verification page from our resume. It records online learning, not professional licensing or work experience.

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