Networking Integration Engineer in Portsmouth

• Full Time
• Permanent

Who we are

Sub Sea Craft is a fast growing, privately-funded, UK-based innovative maritime technology company specialising in next-generation, high-performance watercraft and systems.

We operate at the intersection of advanced engineering, cutting‑edge design, and user‑centric innovation, delivering safe, effective, and enabling solutions for both commercial and defence applications.

What we offer

• Annual Leave – Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing Day - An additional Wellbeing Day each year to focus on personal health and wellbeing.
• Private Healthcare – Access to comprehensive private healthcare coverage to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover – Comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4x salary) and Critical Illness Cover for added financial security.
• Family Leave – Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Christmas Leave – A Christmas shutdown is typically observed.
• Professional Development – Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, supported by training programmes and access to Linked In Learning.
• Pension Contribution – pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice
• Flexible Working – Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work–life balance.
• Inclusive Culture – A professional environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration.

Role Overview

We are seeking a talented and driven Networking Integration Engineer to enhance the connectivity between our remote operations centres and state‑of‑the‑art maritime craft.

In this pivotal role, you will design, implement, and manage robust communications infrastructure and underlying networks, ensuring seamless and secure data flow in challenging marine environments.

If you are passionate about communications, networking, and their application in maritime settings, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities will include

• Design, develop, and implement resilient and secure communications solutions, including all elements of a PACE (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) plan, with a focus on automation, reliability, and cybersecurity.
• Integrate and manage multiple communication methods, such as Satellite and RF, to establish a robust and secure communications backbone.
• Ensure the security and integrity of data transmission across all communication channels, implementing encryption and access controls as appropriate.
• Support the installation, configuration, and field trials of communications equipment, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams.
• Write, review, and optimize secure configurations for routers, switches, and other network devices on maritime craft.
• Collaborate flexibly with software and engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of integrated solutions and comprehensive documentation, including security documentation and incident response procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network, communications, and security issues, both remotely and on‑site as required.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of emerging technologies, cybersecurity threats, and best practices in maritime communications and networking.

Qualifications and Experience

Required

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in communications and networking roles.
• Strong understanding of network security fundamentals, including firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention, and encryption.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, adaptability, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for field trials and deployments as needed.

Desirable

• Experience in developing and implementing PACE plans.
• Professional certifications such as CCNA, JNCP, MTCNA, or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands‑on experience with radios for data transmission.
• Experience with integrating multiple WAN links (Comms)
• Experience with integrating edge devices (Payloads) especially those conforming to international military payload standards
• Background in maritime operations or working on/with vessels.
• Experience deploying autonomous or remotely controlled vehicles/vessels, especially with remote operations centre (ROC) integration.
• Understanding of basic electronics and troubleshooting hardware interfaces.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Experience with cybersecurity best practices in networked environments, including incident response and vulnerability management.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies for communications systems.
• Experience configuring and operating cloud based comms solutions.

Note

Due to the nature of work undertaken at Sub Sea Craft, the selected candidate must be capable of meeting the security requirements of the position, which would include as a minimum existing right to live and work in the UK, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), with UK National security clearance required for certain roles.*

Values

Our people are our greatest asset, we continually strive to provide an excellent working environment to enable our team to do their best work.

We have an agile professional workforce: weare founded on the belief that our people are valued and our business is trusted, inclusive and commercially-adept.

What we expect from you

• Teamwork, mutual respect and collaboration
• Initiative and independent working
• Honesty and integrity
• Business and commercial awareness
• Agility, adaptability and continuous development

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

*Please note that all offers of employment are conditional and subject to satisfactory DBS, driving licence and reference checks.

A criminal record will not automatically disqualify candidates from employment.

We will consider criminal record information alongside the wider range of evidence gathered at the application, interview, and pre-employment checking stages.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to everyone.

If you are shortlisted, we will aim to contact you within 14 days of your application or the closing date (if stated).

We may retain your details for future suitable roles unless you advise us otherwise.

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