Corporate & Marine IT
Advance Your Career in Corporate & Marine IT
IT within the maritime sector can fall into two main categories, Marine IT and Corporate IT.
The Marine IT function is responsible for the provision of IT support for vessels including problem resolution, IT security, maintaining vessel communication integrity, technical upgrades for vessels and providing training.
Corporate IT is the function that is responsible for managing technology for shore-based staff, including system and network administration, help desk, installations and moves, data security, database design and administration.
At Spinnaker we are here to help with your next Corporate & Marine IT job role.
Example Job Descriptions
Marine IT Manager
A Marine IT Manager is responsible for overseeing the technology and systems onboard ships. This includes managing IT support, ensuring the proper functioning of onboard navigation systems, communication tools, and software applications. The role involves troubleshooting technical issues, coordinating with vendors, implementing cybersecurity measures, and ensuring compliance with maritime regulations. There will be an element of training as the Marine IT Manager must ensure that crew members are able to properly use the technology and systems onboard.
Corporate IT Manager
An IT Manager is office-based and responsible for overseeing a company’s technology infrastructure ashore. The role involves ensuring IT systems are secure by implementing cybersecurity protocols, as well as overseeing system installations and upgrades. The IT Manager develops IT strategies, and provides training to staff on new technologies to ensure optimum performance and productivity.
Example Job Titles
Application Support Team Lead, Assistant Manager Vessel Systems, Business Analyst, Chief Information Officer, Fleet IT Manager, Fleet Support Manager, Head of IT, IT Analyst, IT Director, IT Manager, Programme Manager, Project Manager, Ship Applications Specialist, Systems Support Specialist, Vessel Support Manager, Vessel Support Specialist, IT Systems Administrator, IT Support / Helpdesk Engineer, Technical Support Engineer, Implementation Consultant, Solutions Consultant, Pre‑Sales Engineer, Customer Success Manager, Training & Enablement Specialist.
Where can I work in an IT position?
All shipping companies will require IT support in some form. IT roles can be located anywhere, but in large companies are often located in hubs such as India.
Key Skills and Experience
- A degree in computer science, IT or related field may be desirable.
- Proficiency in systems administration such as Windows or Linux is normally required. - Knowledge of database management) and IT infrastructure management (servers, storage, virtualisation).
- Familiarity with cybersecurity practices (network security, threat detection, vulnerability management).
- Experience with IT project management methodologies and tools.
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