Network Engineer

Job Title: Network Engineer

Location: Dubai (Onsite – Shipyard / Docked Ship)

Contract Type - Short-term onsite contract (2–3 months)

Work Environment: Onboard ship and shipyard facility

Notice Period: Immediate joiners preferred

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer with strong hands-on exposure in manufacturing, shipyard, or marine environments. This role involves working onboard a ship while it is docked at the client’s shipyard in Dubai.

The engineer will be responsible for the installation, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of network infrastructure, including switches, routers, and controlled/industrial network systems.

This is a short-term onsite assignment (2–3 months) requiring close collaboration with shipyard, automation, and commissioning teams.

Key Responsibilities

Network Installation & Commissioning

• Install, rack, and cable network switches, routers, firewalls, and access points onboard ships and within docked shipyard environments.
• Perform structured cabling, fiber termination, labeling, and testing in line with marine and industrial standards.
• Coordinate with shipyard teams for network layout, rack positioning, and equipment mounting.

Network Configuration & Management

• Configure Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches (VLANs, trunking, STP, QoS).
• Configure routers for routing protocols, WAN connectivity, and network segmentation.
• Implement IP addressing schemes, subnetting, and maintain network documentation.
• Configure firewalls and security rules as required for controlled environments.

Industrial / Controlled Systems Networking

• Work with controlled systems / industrial networks, including:
• PLC, SCADA, and DCS network connectivity
• OT (Operational Technology) and IT network segregation
• Ensure secure and reliable communication between control systems, monitoring systems, and enterprise networks.
• Adhere to network redundancy, failover, and safety requirements used in marine and manufacturing environments.

Testing & Troubleshooting

• Perform network testing, validation, and commissioning prior to handover.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to latency, connectivity, redundancy, and hardware faults.
• Support integration testing with automation, navigation, and ship systems.

Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare and maintain network diagrams, configuration documents, and as-built drawings.
• Ensure compliance with shipyard, marine, and industrial safety standards.
• Follow client change management and access control procedures.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• Strong experience with network switches and routers (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing plants, shipyards, marine vessels, or industrial environments.
• Solid understanding of:
• VLANs, routing, and subnetting
• Industrial Ethernet
• Network redundancy protocols
• Experience working with controlled systems / OT networks.
• Knowledge of network security best practices in industrial setups.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience as a Network Engineer.
• Proven experience delivering manufacturing, marine, or shipyard projects.
• Prior experience working onboard ships or offshore/on-site industrial locations is highly preferred.

Soft Skills

• Ability to work in confined and controlled environments.
• Strong coordination skills with cross-functional teams (automation, electrical, shipyard staff).
• Clear communication and documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel and stay onsite for the full project duration.

Nice to Have

• Experience with marine communication systems.
• Knowledge of IEC / ISO standards related to industrial or marine networking.
• Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent.