Lead IT Technician

Saronic Technologies; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

PTO & Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Match

Stock Options

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Free lunch

Unlimited drinks

Job summary

Saronic Technologies Inc. is seeking a Lead IT Technician to head the IT support team, manage tickets, and drive end-to-end device deployments in a fast-paced maritime technology environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, mentoring, and project management, with a focus on security, provisioning, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver reliable IT services for critical operations.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant IT experience, including time as a senior technician, lead, or escalation point.
• Demonstrated experience with Mac and Windows device deployments, including endpoint management tooling such as Intune, Jamf.
• Advanced troubleshooting ability across hardware, software, networking, and identity or access-based issues.
• Experience administering identity and access platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID or Active Directory, including group and license management.
• Proven ability to plan work, prioritize competing tasks, and meet commitments in a fast-moving environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical users and set clear expectations.
• Experience with helpdesk and ticketing systems, including reporting on queue health and team performance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical escalation point for hardware, software, and network issues.
• Take the lead over the ticket queue: triage and validate incoming tickets are progressing, set priorities, and ensure coverage is maintained for your team.
• Own device deployments end to end, including imaging, zero-touch enrollment, MDM configuration, refresh cycles, and decommissioning.
• Mentor Associate and IT Technicians through hands-on coaching, ticket quality reviews, and onboarding of new team members.
• Plan and lead IT support projects, migrations, and system upgrades: define scope, sequence the work, track progress, and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation, runbooks, and knowledge base articles so recurring issues can be resolved consistently at the first point of contact.
• Analyze ticket trends to identify recurring problems and drive the underlying fixes that reduce overall support volume.
• Administer and identify areas of improvement for user access workflows, including provisioning, deprovisioning, group membership, and permissions.
• Ensure adherence to security best practices, including data protection, access control, endpoint compliance, and patching.
• Maintain IT asset and inventory accuracy, including stock levels, hardware lifecycle, and vendor coordination for repairs and procurement.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and senior IT staff to provide an excellent experience in support of the business.

Skills

5+ years IT

Mac deployment

Windows deployment

Troubleshooting

Identity access mgmt

Planning & prioritizing

Communication

Ticketing systems

Tools

Intune

Jamf

Job description

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

Saronic is seeking an experienced and highly organized Lead IT Technician. This role is the senior hands‑on technician on the IT support team, responsible for leading day‑to‑day support operations, while serving as the primary escalation point for complex technical issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong customer experience mindset, sound judgment under pressure, and the ability to plan and prioritize work in a fast paced environment. You will be responsible for reinforcing the daily work priorities for the support team, mentoring Associate and mid‑level technicians, driving ticket quality and resolution times, and leading support projects from planning through completion.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical escalation point for hardware, software, and network issues, including desktops, laptops, servers, printers, and mobile devices.

• Take the lead over the ticket queue: triage and validate incoming tickets are progressing, set priorities, and ensure coverage is maintained for your team.

• Own device deployments end to end, including imaging, zero‑touch enrollment, MDM configuration, refresh cycles, and decommissioning.

• Mentor Associate and IT Technicians through hands‑on coaching, ticket quality reviews, and onboarding of new team members.

• Plan and lead IT support projects, migrations, and system upgrades: define scope, sequence the work, track progress, and communicate status to stakeholders.

• Maintain documentation, runbooks, and knowledge base articles so recurring issues can be resolved consistently at the first point of contact.

• Analyze ticket trends to identify recurring problems and drive the underlying fixes that reduce overall support volume.

• Administer and identify areas of improvement for user access workflows, including provisioning, deprovisioning, group membership, and permissions.

• Ensure adherence to security best practices, including data protection, access control, endpoint compliance, and patching.

• Maintain IT asset and inventory accuracy, including stock levels, hardware lifecycle, and vendor coordination for repairs and procurement.

• Work closely with cross‑functional teams and senior IT staff to provide an excellent experience in support of the business.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant IT experience, including time as a senior technician, lead, or escalation point.

• Demonstrated experience with Mac and Windows device deployments, including endpoint management tooling such as Intune, Jamf.

• Advanced troubleshooting ability across hardware, software, networking, and identity or access‑based issues.

• Experience administering identity and access platforms such as Microsoft Entra ID or Active Directory, including group and license management.

• Proven ability to plan work, prioritize competing tasks, and meet commitments in a fast‑moving environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to non‑technical users and set clear expectations.

• Experience with helpdesk and ticketing systems, including reporting on queue health and team performance.

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)

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 100% of the premium under the basic plan 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 with company match

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

Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline

Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees

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. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.