Senior Connectivity Engineer — Layer 1 Infrastructure Lead

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Caribbean Group's Global Enterprise Technology Team is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Connectivity Engineer to design, implement, and manage Layer 1 infrastructure across maritime and shoreside systems, driving reliable, secure connectivity for guests and crew.

You will lead cross‑functional efforts, collaborate with onboard systems, data platforms, and cloud environments, monitor performance, optimize uptime, mentor juniors, and uphold industry standards across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience with Layer 1 infrastructure design and installation.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma required.
• Extensive knowledge of cabling, power, cooling, and fire suppression systems.
• Experience with CAD, Revit, and interpreting construction drawings.
• Familiarity with industry standards (TIA/EIA, IEEE).

Responsibilities

• Designs and optimizes high-performance Layer 1 physical infrastructure for maritime and land-based operations.
• Leads the implementation of enterprise-grade connectivity solutions ensuring scalability, redundancy, and security.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate connectivity solutions with onboard systems, data platforms, and cloud environments.
• Monitors and analyzes performance metrics to ensure continuous improvement and minimal downtime.
• Manages vendor relationships and negotiates SLAs for infrastructure services.
• Champions innovation by assessing emerging technologies and recommending strategic upgrades.
• Provides mentorship to junior engineers, fostering technical excellence.

Skills

Layer 1 Infrastructure Design

Infrastructure Installation

Project Leadership

Vendor Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

CAD

Revit

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Job description

The Royal Caribbean Group's Global Enterprise Technology Team is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Connectivity Engineer to design, implement, and manage Layer 1 infrastructure across maritime and shoreside systems, driving reliable, secure connectivity for guests and crew.

You will lead cross‑functional efforts, collaborate with onboard systems, data platforms, and cloud environments, monitor performance, optimize uptime, mentor juniors, and uphold industry standards across multiple projects.