Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise shipboard and shoreside network infrastructure, while serving as a senior escalation point for complex network issues.
Responsibilities
- Analyze, design, implement, and support shipboard and shoreside network infrastructure
- Design scalable, resilient, and cost-effective LAN, WAN, wireless, satellite, and hybrid network solutions
- Configure, upgrade, and maintain enterprise network hardware and software
- Support vessel growth, infrastructure upgrades, newbuilds, and drydock projects
- Plan, stage, and execute network implementation projects
- Develop Bills of Materials (BoMs) and manage projects from planning through deployment
- Collaborate with project managers, engineering teams, and business stakeholders
- Monitor network health using enterprise management platforms such as Cisco DNA Center, Cisco ISE, Fortinet, Aruba, and related tools
- Perform preventive maintenance, firmware upgrades, and patch management
- Troubleshoot complex network, wireless, firewall, satellite, and connectivity issues
- Maintain documentation, network standards, and operational procedures
- Support cloud, hybrid, and on-premises networking environments
- Review and implement infrastructure change requests
- Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and third-party contractors
- Validate backup and disaster recovery processes for critical infrastructure
- Provide senior-level technical support and mentorship for Level 2 engineers
- Travel internationally to support deployments, upgrades, and operational initiatives
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, MIS, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5–7 years of enterprise network engineering and administration experience
- Experience configuring and managing: Enterprise routers and switches, Wireless infrastructure, Firewalls, Voice over IP (VoIP), Internet proxy solutions, Cloud networking services
- Strong experience with network implementation and infrastructure upgrades
- Enterprise Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP
- Switching Technologies: VLANs, Spanning Tree, Trunking, MPLS
- Cisco Enterprise Networking
- Cisco ACI
- Cisco Software Defined Access (SDA)
- Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
- Cisco DNA Center (DNAC)
- Aruba Wireless: Controllers, ClearPass, AirWave
- Fortinet: FortiGate, FortiAuthenticator, FortiAnalyzer
- LAN/WAN Technologies
- Wireless Networking
- Satellite Communications
- Cloud & Hybrid Networking
- Network Monitoring & Performance Management
- Infrastructure Security
- Network Automation concepts
- Disaster Recovery and Backup Validation
- Maritime or shipboard network engineering
- Experience supporting cruise ships, commercial vessels, or offshore environments
- Large-scale infrastructure deployment projects
- Newbuild and drydock implementations
- Global enterprise networking environments
- CCNA
- CCNP
- CCIE
- CCDA
- CCDP
- Cisco Certified DevNet Professional or Expert
- Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP)
- Aruba Certified Edge Professional
- Fortinet NSE 4–7
- AWS Certified Advanced Networking
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