US_East | Connectivity & Network Engineer_L3

Position Title: Network Engineer

Location: Miami, FL

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field; or equivalent combination of relevant experience, education, and training.
• Midlevel networking certifications strongly preferred.

Required Skills:

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience configuring and managing enterprise-class networking hardware, including routers, switches, wireless infrastructure, firewalls, cloud services, and internet proxy devices.
• Expertise in enterprise routing (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and switching technologies (Spanning Tree, trunking, MPLS).
• Advanced troubleshooting skills with the ability to quickly resolve network issues in high-pressure environments.
• Strong working knowledge of routers, switches, wireless systems (Cisco, Aruba), firewalls and security platforms (Fortinet, Cisco Client), cloud services, and satellite connectivity (Starlink).
• Ability to work independently and make real-time decisions to maintain network reliability and performance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with shipboard or maritime network environments strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing large-scale network projects, including newbuilds, drydocks, and fleetwide infrastructure upgrades.
• Skilled in researching and implementing emerging technologies and practical solutions to improve operational efficiency.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills.

Role and responsibilities:

• Analyze and design shipboard and shoreside data networks to support business and operational requirements.
• Implement, configure, and upgrade network components to meet growth and infrastructure needs.
• Prepare and execute assigned projects, including development of Bills of Materials (BoM) and end-to-end project oversight.
• Evaluate LAN/WAN hardware, software, and cloud services; recommend and implement upgrades or new solutions.
• Develop, document, and maintain network architecture standards, topologies, and operational procedures.
• Integrate network solutions under the direction of the Network Lead, ensuring seamless deployment across fleet and data center environments.
• Monitor systems using enterprise tools to ensure availability, proactively addressing performance or reliability issues.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and vendor updates to maintain system stability and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with shipboard teams, remote sites, and cloud environments to minimize downtime.
• Support cloud, hybrid, and on-premises integrations, including change management for Cloud and Data Center Managed Services.
• Maintain strong vendor partnerships to support procurement, upgrades, and issue resolution.
• Contribute to documentation efforts including how-to guides, knowledge bases, and network standards.
• Ensure system resilience by scheduling and monitoring backups of critical infrastructure.
• Participate in the on-call rotation, providing technical support and escalation coverage as required.
• Travel internationally as required (30–35%), primarily outside the United States, to support shipboard projects, drydocks, newbuilds, and operational deployments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Job description:

Analyze shipboard network requirements and implement cost-effective solutions to support fleet operations. Responsibilities include configuring and maintaining LAN/WAN, wireless, and security systems; monitoring performance; and troubleshooting issues to ensure reliable guest and crew services. Collaborate with shipboard teams and shoreside IT during newbuilds, dry docks, and daily operations to deliver stable, high-quality network infrastructure.