Senior Network Engineer Location: Kongsberg Maritime - Global Customer Support, Kongsberg

Kongsberg Maritime; Norway; Remote; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Kongsberg Maritime in Kongsberg, Norway, is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to lead advanced networking and cybersecurity initiatives for maritime IT and OT environments. You will work with Cisco and Fortinet technologies across systems and vessels, taking a technical lead role and mentoring teammates.

The ideal candidate has broad Cisco/Fortinet experience, hands-on installation/operation of IT and OT systems, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Broad Cisco and Fortinet experience is required.
• Experience with IT and/or OT systems; cyber security experience is necessary.
• Experience with teaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of new network solutions with cyber security considerations.
• Build and maintain expertise on Cisco and Fortinet products to mentor team members.
• Provide advanced technical support and possibly travel to vessels/sites; international travel may be required.

Skills

Networking

Cyber security

Teaching/Mentoring

English proficiency

Education

University/college IT education

Tools

Cisco hardware/software

Fortinet firewall

Job description

Join our Connectivity team as a Senior Network Engineer and work with advanced networking and cyber security solutions for the maritime industry. You will take a leading technical role, working with Cisco and Fortinet technologies across IT and OT environments.

What you will be doing:

• Implementation of new network solutions with associated Cyber security philosophy.
• Build and maintain technical expertise on security products and infrastructure – including Cisco and Fortinet products to act as mentor for Connectivity team members.
• Contribute to our customers with advanced expertise and operational support in the field. May require travel to vessels and sites – including international travel – driver’s license is required.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and perform technical bug fixes.
• Independent solution design, planning and implementation of security products in customers' IT and OT environment, including automation.

This employment may require a pre-employment check procedure in accordance with company security standards, role or site requirements. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.

What we are looking for:

• IT education from university / college is an advantage. Relevant experience can compensate for lack of formal qualifications.
• Broad Cisco and Fortinet experience is required.
• Experience with installation and operation of IT and/or OT systems – cyber security experience is necessary.
• Experience with teaching and mentoring.
• Fluent in English verbal and written.

You are able to

• Act on own initiative, make things happen and accept responsibility for the results.
• Build a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilize it to achieve set goals.
• Adhere to company rules and procedures and execute plans with commitment and determination.
• Communicate in a clear, precise and structured way, including technical documentation.
• Co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information and support others in the pursuit of team goals.
• Be aware of own strengths and limitations and pursue learning and career development opportunities.

Work location

Kongsberg

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