Job Description

Role Overview:
The IT Support Engineer - Marine Systems is responsible for managing and supporting the IT infrastructure on vessels and maritime sites, including networking, cybersecurity, email, antivirus, and mission-critical marine applications. The role includes both remote and onboard support, ensuring secure, compliant, and uninterrupted digital operations in a maritime environment. This position requires strong technical knowledge of marine networking, firewalls, email systems, and maritime applications such as fleet management, ECDIS charting, PMS, and shipboard ERP tools.
Key Responsibilities:
System & Network Support

• Set up, monitor, and maintain marine IT networks (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi) aboard vessels.

• Configure and support routers, switches, VLANs, and VSAT/IP gateway firewalls.

• Manage network security through policies, access controls, and intrusion prevention on platforms like Fortinet, Cisco ASA, or Peplink.

• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues between ship and shore.

Email & Communication Systems

• Manage email systems onboard (e.g., FleetBroadband email, GTMail, Navarino InfinityMail, or Office 365-based mailboxes).

• Troubleshoot delivery issues, relay configurations, and spam filter settings.

• Ensure secure and compliant handling of crew and business emails.

Security & Antivirus

• Deploy and manage endpoint protection/antivirus solutions onboard

• Run regular scans, monitor alerts, and ensure updates are applied on time.

• Support compliance with maritime cybersecurity guidelines (IMO MSC.428(98), ISO/IEC 27001).

Marine Application Support

• Install and provide support for ECDIS chart systems, voyage planning tools, PMS (Planned Maintenance Systems), and ship ERP platforms.

• Assist bridge officers and engineers with updates, licensing, and functional issues.

• Coordinate with OEMs and vendors for advanced application troubleshooting.

IT Operations

• Handle user account management, password resets, and permission issues.

• Support remote access tools, file-sharing configurations, backup systems, and printing setups.

• Maintain hardware inventory and ensure availability of spares during drydock or port calls.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in: Information Technology or Electronics & Telecommunication or Marine Engineering or related fields

Experience:

• 3-6 years of experience in IT support, preferably in marine, offshore, or shipboard environments.

• CCNA/CCNP or equivalent

Skills:

• Firewalls (Fortinet, Cisco, Peplink)

• Marine network infrastructure

• Email systems for maritime use

• Antivirus and security compliance

• Familiarity with ECDIS, PMS, and maritime ERP tools

Other Requirements:

• Strong understanding of marine IT ecosystems

• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills

• Ability to work independently onboard vessels or offshore

• Good communication skills with both technical and non-technical crew

• Strong documentation habits and ticketing discipline

• Ability to work in mission-critical, 24x7 environments under pressure

Skills Required