We are seeking a Senior Vessel Infrastructure Engineer to lead complex projects and modernize vessel infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Cisco UCS/HX, Nutanix HCI, and VMware vSphere. This role requires strong Linux and Windows Server administration skills.
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Job Description
Senior Vessel Infrastructure Engineer
Type: Contract-to-Hire (1 year + extension to conversion)
Work Mode: Remote or Hybrid (Walnut Creek, CA • Honolulu, HI • Phoenix, AZ preferred)
Travel: 10–20%
Required Skills & Experience
- 7+ years in infrastructure engineering or maritime IT operations
- Direct experience refreshing / upgrading IT infrastructure on vessels
- Hands-on expertise with Cisco UCS/HX, Nutanix HCI, VMware vSphere, Cohesity
- Strong Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu) and Windows Server administration
- Proficiency with Terraform, Ansible, Puppet
- Strong networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, firewalls
- Scripting experience (Bash, PowerShell, Python)
- Proven success leading complex projects independently
- Experience building shipboard server rooms or port-based data centers
- Understanding of power, cooling, ruggedized hardware, and physical security in maritime environments
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Nice-to-Have Skills
- TWIC Card
- Bachelor’s degree in CS, IT, or related field
- Certifications: VCP, RHCE, Nutanix NCP, CCNP, AWS/Azure Associate
- Familiarity with ITIL, SolarWinds, Prometheus, Grafana
- Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Hybrid environments with strong AWS presence
- Prior maritime, vessel, or port experience
- Open to relocation for full-time conversion
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Position Overview
We are actively seeking a Senior Vessel Infrastructure Engineer with hands-on experience in refreshing and modernizing vessel infrastructure. Our client operates 20+ vessels that require a full technology upgrade. The ideal candidate will have end-to-end experience—from vendor selection and product evaluation, to proof of concept, all the way through hardware installation and final deployment aboard vessels.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in complex, non-traditional environments and can independently deliver infrastructure solutions in shipboard conditions.
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