Maritime Network Architect: Secure Comms & PACE

SubSea Craft Limited; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Sick leave

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

SubSea Craft Limited seeks a Network Design Engineer to design, develop, and implement secure communications for maritime platforms. You’ll integrate satellite and RF networks, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams on testing, documentation, and incident response.

You will contribute to PACE planning, ensure data protection, and support field deployments across US operations, with a focus on reliability and cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in communications and networking roles.
• Strong understanding of network security fundamentals (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, encryption).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement resilient and secure communications solutions, including a PACE plan, focusing on automation, reliability, and cybersecurity.
• Integrate and manage multiple communication methods (Satellite, RF) to create a robust, secure backbone.
• Ensure data transmission security and integrity with encryption and access controls.
• Support installation, configuration, and field trials of communications equipment with cross‑disciplinary teams.
• Write, review, and optimize secure configurations for routers, switches, and other network devices on maritime craft.
• Collaborate with software and engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions and comprehensive documentation, including security procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network, communications, and security issues both remotely and on‑site.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of emerging technologies and cybersecurity trends in maritime networking.

Skills

Networking

Security fundamentals

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Tools

CCNA

JNCP

MTCNA

Job description

SubSea Craft Limited seeks a Network Design Engineer to design, develop, and implement secure communications for maritime platforms. You’ll integrate satellite and RF networks, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams on testing, documentation, and incident response.

You will contribute to PACE planning, ensure data protection, and support field deployments across US operations, with a focus on reliability and cybersecurity.