Icon Connect is a world-renowned Company delivering Audio Visual, IT and Security systems for Superyachts and High-End Residential Clients. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Network Engineering Manager to work alongside the Project Management and Engineering teams.
There will be opportunities to work with the latest technologies, influence design and deliver systems to the highest quality. You will be responsible for consulting on design, configuring network hardware, commissioning, and delivery of a project’s network and telecommunications systems as a department lead.
It is essential that you are an excellent communicator with good Client facing skills and have strong network engineering experience and excellent knowledge of wireless networks, fibre optics and telecoms systems. The company is based in Hertfordshire, but this is a field-based role that also requires international travel.
Technical delivery & QA
- Consult on network design and architecture for yacht and residential projects.
- Configure, deploy and commission network infrastructure (routing/switching, Wi-Fi, firewalls, WAN).
- Own technical quality: testing, fault-finding, and final sign-off readiness.
- Produce and maintain accurate documentation (as-built, configs, IP plans, test results).
- Provide practical escalation support during build and commissioning.
Leadership & coordination
- Lead and support a team of engineers on live projects (allocation, guidance, standards, coaching).
- Manage interfaces with shipyards, builders, owners’ reps, and third-party contractors.
- Report progress, risks, and blockers clearly to the Project Manager.
- Train and upskill engineers—raise consistency across the department.
Essential technical skills and experience
Certifications
- CCNA – essential
- CCNP – desirable (or equivalent experience)
December 2025
Core networking
- Strong experience designing and delivering networks end-to-end.
- VLANs, trunking, STP fundamentals, DHCP/DNS, routing basics (OSPF preferred; BGP a plus).
- QoS and traffic shaping principles (especially important for voice/video).
- Multicast/IGMP basics (helpful in AV-over-IP environments).
- PoE design awareness (budgets, switch selection, edge device demands).
Wireless
- Enterprise Wi-Fi deployment and management (controller-based or equivalent).
- Wi-Fi surveys, coverage analysis and heatmaps (Ekahau or equivalent).
- Commissioning approach that proves performance, not just “looks connected”.
Security / firewalls
- Firewall configuration and deployment (Cisco, Fortinet, Check Point, Sophos, WatchGuard, Palo Alto).
- Solid fundamentals: segmentation (owner/guest/crew/IoT), secure remote access/VPN, ACL deployment.
WAN / connectivity (yacht-relevant)
- Multi-WAN / SD-WAN style solutions and path selection (Peplink, Celerway, Kerio, Sophos, Cisco, Kognitive networks, etc.).
- 3G/4G/5G routers/modems, ISP management, VSAT connectivity constraints.
- SIP/VoIP fundamentals (Session Initiation Protocol) and IP telephony systems.
Hands-on commissioning
- Fault-finding and commissioning are compulsory.
- Comfortable using hand tools and network/telecom test equipment.
- Fibre experience: handling and testing basics (power levels/links) — OTDR knowledge a plus.
General
- Strong English (written and spoken) and confident client-facing communication.
- Competent with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, OneNote, PowerPoint).
December 2025
Personal attributes we value
- Calm under pressure and comfortable working in high-quality environments with high expectations.
- Well organised, self-starting, and reliable—gets the job finished properly.
- Can represent Icon Connect professionally with clients and contractors.
- Builds strong engineers: can spot weaknesses and coach, not just criticise.
Working environment
- Field work in shipyards and on vessels (and high-end residential sites).
- Travel is a standard part of the role. Typical pattern is working away Monday–Friday, with occasional extensions when project demand is high.
Requirements
- Valid passport and driving licence.
Desirable
- Ability to work in the EU without a visa / EU passport.
- Foreign languages: Dutch, French, Italian, or German.
- Clean driving licence preferred.
