Senior IT Engineer

At Seafar, we’re revolutionizing maritime technology by enabling remote control of vessels worldwide. As a Senior IT Engineer, you will be the backbone of our internal and customer-facing IT systems, ensuring seamless operations for our cutting-edge Remote Operating Centres (ROC) and Vessel Control Systems. Your expertise will directly support a fast-growing, innovative scale-up that is shaping the future of autonomous maritime operations.

We're looking for a highly motivated technical expert to join our equally energetic, driven and intelligent team and take us to the next level!

What you’ll own and deliver

• End-to-end IT infrastructure management for Remote Operating Centres and Vessel Control Systems — from procurement and installation to maintenance and optimization of hardware like firewalls, switches, joysticks, PLCs, UPS, screens, cabling, and satellite/4G/5G connectivity

• Software installation and configuration for new and existing vessels, ensuring smooth integration and operation of critical control applications

• Provide expert 2nd level IT support to operational teams (captains, operators, traffic controllers) and onboard vessel systems, troubleshooting complex technical issues in real-time environments

• Support cloud infrastructure by managing Azure IaaS and PaaS deployments, configurations, and monitoring to ensure high availability and performance of critical systems

• Maintain and monitor IT environments using tools such as Zabbix, PRTG, and Azure Monitoring, proactively identifying and resolving potential issues

• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation covering software usage, IT infrastructure, deployment processes, and operational procedures to ensure team alignment and operational excellence

• Lead initiatives to optimize IT deployment, maintenance, and security policies aligned with the fast-paced growth and innovation at Seafar

• Collaborate closely with the CTO and cross-functional teams to shape the strategic direction of Seafar’s IT landscape and support the company’s scaling ambitions

Does this sounds like you?

• Bachelor, Master or PhD Degree in IT or a Computer Science-related subject

• Experience/knowledge of Windows (Server) administration with Intune

• Experience/knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g. specifically Zabbix, Azure Monitoring)
  

• Experience/knowledge of Linux operating system

• Experience with Cloud infrastructure, mainly Microsoft Azure

• Cisco Certificatied Network Associate
  

• 3+ years of experience in networking

• 5+ years of experience in system administration and support or ICT infrastructure implementations

• Affinity with software development and DevOps in a .NET & Azure environment

• You like taking charge and have good communication and social skills 
  

• English should be perfect written and spoken, Dutch and French are an asset

• Experience in setting-up or leading an IT team is a plus

• You are either looking for a job as an employee or you are self-employed

What’s our offer?

Seafar is the only technology and service company within the autonomous shipping sector that is commercially operating at scale. By joining Seafar you would:

• Be accelerating your career at an innovative and unique maritime tech company in full growth mode, with lots of exciting challenges to crack

• Work on building from the ground up the technology and service company transforming the shipping industry

• Get offered a salary tailored to your needs 

• Making an impact in collaboration with a team of enthusiastic and determined colleagues just like you

Join Seafar and be at the forefront of a maritime revolution — where your skills will directly power the future of remote vessel control. This is your chance to work with cutting-edge technology, grow rapidly alongside a passionate team, and make a lasting impact in an industry that’s just getting started.

If you’re ready to take charge and innovate, we want to hear from you. Come aboard and help us shape the future of autonomous shipping!