Senior Network Infrastructure Technician (L3) – Cruise Ship Operations

Connection•Tallahassee, FL

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

Connection has a fantastic opportunity through our Technical Staffing division for a Senior Level 3 Network Technician. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity and is 100% remote when not traveling. We are seeking an experienced infrastructure professional to support enterprise network, server, virtualization, and data center operations aboard active cruise vessels. This unique opportunity requires extensive travel and the ability to live and work onboard cruise ships for extended periods while supporting critical IT infrastructure and modernization projects. This position offers an initial 5-month contract with an excellent opportunity to convert to a permanent Connection employee while continuing to support travel-based infrastructure engagements.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen required
Valid Passport required
Ability to live and work onboard active cruise ships
Willingness to remain onboard for assignments lasting up to 4–5 months
Ability to travel internationally and meet all cruise line onboarding requirements
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Strong Cisco networking expertise
Virtualization experience
Advanced troubleshooting capabilities
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in remote and dynamic environments

Responsibilities

Provide Level 3 support for complex network, server, virtualization, and infrastructure issues.
Support VMware-to-Hyper-V migration initiatives utilizing Veeam technologies.
Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco routing, switching, wireless, and firewall environments.
Administer Microsoft Windows Server environments including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
Support Hyper-V and VMware virtualization platforms.
Troubleshoot network performance, connectivity, server, and infrastructure issues.
Support onboard data center operations including rack-and-stack activities, cabling, hardware upgrades, and equipment replacement.
Execute maintenance activities and infrastructure upgrades with minimal operational impact.
Maintain technical documentation, procedures, and system configurations.
Coordinate with remote engineering teams and client stakeholders.
Serve as the lead onsite technical representative for Connection.