Shipboard Network Refresh Specialist

Ampcus Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc. is seeking a Network Refresh SME to lead the planning, installation, and testing of shipboard network infrastructure during dry dock in Seattle, WA.

The role covers switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, and related cabling in a highly disciplined shipyard setting. Responsibilities include designing the refresh, coordinating with ship staff and vendors, ensuring safety and compliance, and delivering thorough documentation and handover notes.

Responsibilities

• Replace or upgrade outdated network equipment onboard the ship.
• Install and configure switches, routers, firewalls, wireless systems, and other networking devices.
• Ensure all refreshed network components meet project and operational requirements.
• Work in a shipyard/dry dock environment during vessel maintenance and retrofit activities.
• Coordinate with shipyard teams, marine engineers, vendors, and ship staff.
• Follow shipyard safety procedures, including permit-to-work and confined space requirements where applicable.
• Review network drawings, rack layouts, port maps, and cabling schedules.
• Support network cutover planning to minimize downtime and service disruption.
• Perform removal of legacy equipment and installation of new infrastructure.
• Configure network devices according to approved standards.
• Test connectivity, performance, redundancy, and failover functions.
• Verify end-to-end communication for critical ship systems and user services.
• Update as-built drawings, network inventories, IP address lists, and configuration records.
• Document changes made during the refresh and provide handover notes.
• Maintain accurate installation and testing reports.
• Diagnose and resolve network issues during installation and commissioning.
• Support integration with shipboard systems such as crew connectivity, CCTV, VOIP, automation, or operational technology networks where required.
• Provide technical support during acceptance testing and commissioning.

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is seeking a Network Refresh SME to lead the planning, installation, and testing of shipboard network infrastructure during dry dock in Seattle, WA.

The role covers switches, routers, firewalls, wireless access points, and related cabling in a highly disciplined shipyard setting. Responsibilities include designing the refresh, coordinating with ship staff and vendors, ensuring safety and compliance, and delivering thorough documentation and handover notes.