Maritime Operational Technology Lead (6895)

Are you looking for an opportunity with plenty of growth potential? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies to create a more connected world? 

Connecting Continents. Impacting Communities. 

The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns. 

We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you’re a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you’re new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career. 

Position Overview 

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Maritime Operational Technology Lead to manage, support, and enhance our OT network infrastructure across a maritime fleet. This role ensures OT systems remain reliable, secure, and compliant with international maritime regulations, including applicable IMO cybersecurity guidelines. The ideal candidate brings strong project management capabilities, a background in cybersecurity, and experience working with maritime or vessel-based OT systems.  

Responsibilities 

• Manage, support, and optimize OT network systems, including switches, firewalls, PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial controllers onboard vessels or maritime facilities.
• Plan and execute OT network upgrades, migrations, and expansion projects with minimal operational impact.
• Ensure OT cybersecurity practices align with maritime regulatory frameworks such as current IMO Resolutions, IACS guidelines, applicable flag-state requirements, and industry best practices.
• Lead cross-functional technical projects and maintain project schedules, scope, and deliverables.
• Troubleshoot OT network issues, conduct root-cause analyses, and maintain system reliability and operational readiness.
• Audit maintenance and calibration records to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to maritime safety and operational requirements.
• Maintain thorough documentation, including network diagrams, asset inventories, cybersecurity procedures, and compliance records.
• Collaborate with IT, Engineering, Vessel Operations, and Safety departments to ensure secure and efficient IT/OT integration.
• Monitor system performance, identify areas for improvement, and proactively mitigate operational and cybersecurity risks.