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IT and communications is a field that brings together vacancies for specialists who keep information systems, communications and automation running on ships, at shipyards, in ports, marinas and shore offices of the maritime industry. Offers are published here by shipping companies, fleet operators, shipyards, ship repair plants, ports, service and IT companies that implement and support shipboard and shore-based systems. Uninterrupted communication with ships, operability of GMDSS and VSAT, reliability of navigation and accounting systems, cybersecurity and resilience of IT infrastructure depend on these specialists. In the maritime industry, these specialists interact with masters, engineers, ship's officers, IT departments, equipment suppliers and shore services.
What vacancies are collected in this section
The "IT and communications" category presents vacancies in several areas:
- Shipboard communications: GMDSS, satellite communications, VSAT, radio equipment
- Shipboard IT systems: ship networks, servers, ECDIS, accounting systems
- Shore-based IT infrastructure: servers, networks, databases, integrations
- Automation and dispatching: monitoring systems, SCADA, IoT
- Cybersecurity: protection of shipboard and shore systems, policies, audit
- Support and maintenance: helpdesk, service engineers, 24/7 technical support
Vacancies for engineering and management positions are also published here: IT manager, system administrator, network engineer, communications engineer, cybersecurity specialist, service engineer, developer and analyst.
Who this section is for
The section will be useful for those looking for work in IT and communications in the maritime industry:
- System administrators and network engineers
- Communications and radio electronics engineers
- Satellite communications and VSAT specialists
- Cybersecurity and information security specialists
- Developers, analysts and integrators
- Service engineers and technical support specialists
What to consider when looking for work
A few practical tips for applicants in this field:
- State specific systems and equipment. Experience with shipboard systems is valued higher than general IT experience.
- Note your readiness to work on ships and in shore offices. Many vacancies involve travel and watches.
- Describe your knowledge of industry standards. GMDSS, SOLAS, classification society requirements are important for shipboard systems.
- State your experience with 24/7 support. Communication with ships requires round-the-clock readiness.
- Don't delay your response. Good specialists receive several offers in a short time.
How to find a job in IT and communications on Steel Water
Steel Water brings together vacancies from shipping companies, shipyards, ports, service and IT organizations from different countries. Employers post offers indicating the field, experience requirements and conditions. You can apply directly through the platform, create your own resume and receive offers from maritime employers. Registration opens access to chat with the employer and full vacancy details.
For employers: how to post a vacancy
If you are looking for specialists in IT and communications in the maritime industry, post a vacancy with a detailed description of the field, systems used, schedule and conditions. The combination of actively searching the resume database and posting a vacancy gives the best result: specific vacancies indicating equipment, standards and conditions attract more relevant candidates and reduce the time to fill the position.