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Sr Field Engineer Hyper V - Cruise Ship Operations - Connection
Systems Engineer
Senior Field Engineer to lead the migration of shipboard networking and virtualization from VMware to Hyper‑V, managing server infrastructure, data center operations, and Veeam backup solutions aboard cruise vessels.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on‑board technical support for enterprise networking, ensuring high availability and performance of shipboard networks.
- Plan, execute, and validate the migration of virtualized workloads from VMware to Hyper‑V, coordinating with ship operations and IT teams.
- Configure and maintain server infrastructure, storage, and backup solutions using Veeam, ensuring data integrity and rapid recovery.
- Perform proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolution of network, server, and virtualization issues in a dynamic maritime environment.
- Document procedures, create runbooks, and provide training to ship crew on new Hyper‑V and backup workflows.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise networking and server virtualization, with hands‑on Hyper‑V and VMware expertise.
- Strong knowledge of Veeam backup and replication technologies.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently in remote, on‑board settings.
- Effective communication skills for collaborating with ship crew and remote IT teams.
- Valid maritime or offshore work authorization and willingness to travel on cruise vessels.