Vessel IT Engineer

We are representing our client in the marine sector to look an experienced vessel IT engineer. The Vessel IT Engineer will be a part of IT Department and is responsible for managing, supporting, maintaining and upgrading the on-board IT infrastructure of the vessels. The successful candidate will provide remote IT support, and when required on-board support on our vessels. The position offers development in ITknowledge, tele-communication and cyber security skills in a multicultural environment. Responsibilities: • Provide remote support for vessels, crew and on-board support (when needed). • Install, maintain, and optimize existing IT systems, including networks, communication systems (satellite, radio, etc.), servers, network and workstations. • Participate in the design, implementation and improvement of our vessels' IT infrastructure. • Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability. • Perform system and network updates/upgrades remotely or onboard vessels. • Liaise with vendors, email providers and other IT personnel for problem resolution or when new tasks are needed. • Maintain IT security, system and backup solutions. • Be the contact point on L1 helpdesk escalations and resolve accordingly. • Provide out-of-business hours/weekend support as part of an on-call rotation. • Boarding of vessels for audits and other ad-hoc works as and when needed. Requirements: • Bachelor in Computer Science or equivalent with 2 - 5 years of relevant experience. • Knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems and Applications (Office 365, MS Windows server, Windows 10, Hyper-V, Active Directory), Antivirus, network switches, UPS, firewalls, storage/backup and replication systems (Certifications will be considered a plus). • Experience of implementing and support cyber security solutions is preferred. • Knowledge of hardware troubleshooting, data cabling and WiFi infrastructure. • Knowledge of ships automation systems will be a plus. • Ambitious, self-motivated, fast learner with can-do attitude and a genuine interest in all aspects of IT Support. • Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and flexibility to work prolonged hours. • Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to quickly address and resolve issues in high-pressure environments. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. • Proactive and forward thinking. • Ability to work independently in remote locations with limited access to support. • Good team player to effectively work with diverse teams.