Maritime Network & Telecommunications Engineer

State of Washington Dept. of Transportation; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid work options

Salary premium for King County

Job summary

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Technology Services Division is seeking a journey-level Network and Telecommunications IT professional to support Washington State Ferries’ maritime technology environment and Maritime Cybersecurity Program.

You will design, deploy, administer, and maintain secure network infrastructure across vessels, terminals, and facilities, collaborating with engineers and vendors to ensure reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Experience configuring, administering, and maintaining enterprise networks (TCP/IP, switches, routers, VLANs, firewalls, wireless, VPNs).
• Ability to apply network security principles, manage configurations, mitigate vulnerabilities, and follow change processes.
• Analytical problem solving to support cybersecurity, reliability, and business continuity.
• Strong communication and collaboration across technical and operational teams.
• Willingness to learn, adapt to evolving technologies, and train teammates.

Responsibilities

• Plan, configure, install, test, and commission network and telecom infrastructure including switches, routers, wireless networks, and WAN using various services.
• Improve connectivity across vessels and shoreside facilities with redundant paths and performance evaluation.
• Coordinate changes to minimize ferry operations disruption and document procedures.
• Monitor network availability, troubleshoot interruptions, and identify root causes.
• Maintain network diagrams, records, and provide training for coverage and continuity.
• Travel to vessels and sites as needed and work in hybrid/field environments.

Skills

Enterprise networks

TCP/IP

Switching & Routing

Network security

Troubleshooting

Planning & organization

Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Growth mindset

Tools

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

VPNs

Firewalls

Centralized logging

Job description

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Technology Services Division is seeking a journey-level Network and Telecommunications IT professional to support Washington State Ferries’ maritime technology environment and Maritime Cybersecurity Program.

You will design, deploy, administer, and maintain secure network infrastructure across vessels, terminals, and facilities, collaborating with engineers and vendors to ensure reliable operations.