diff --git a/contrib/cronie.systemd b/contrib/cronie.systemd
index ad46899..05fd43c 100644
--- a/contrib/cronie.systemd
+++ b/contrib/cronie.systemd
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ EnvironmentFile=/etc/sysconfig/crond
 ExecStart=/usr/sbin/crond -n $CRONDARGS
 ExecReload=/bin/kill -HUP $MAINPID
 KillMode=process
+Restart=on-failure
+RestartSec=30s
 
 [Install]
 WantedBy=multi-user.target