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Senior Networking Engineer

$106K - $145K/yr

No layers, no waiting for approval chains. You'll see your fingerprints on what we ship. * The Team ... cabling standards, and the segmentation that separates controls traffic from everything else.

Operator, Take Up III

Carrollton, GA ยท On-site

$24.34 - $25.89/hr

Layer wind cable to customer specified ship out length and reel. Properly utilize production order to meet all customer requirements. Operate per the applicable procedures. Change out reels of cable ...

Operator, Take Up III

Carrollton, GA ยท On-site

$24.34 - $25.89/hr

Layer wind cable to customer specified ship out length and reel. Properly utilize production order to meet all customer requirements. Operate per the applicable procedures. Change out reels of cable ...

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How much do cable laying ship jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for cable laying ship in the United States is $22.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $23.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cable laying ship?

A Cable Laying Ship job involves working on a specialized vessel designed to lay underwater cables for telecommunications, internet, and power transmission. Crew members include engineers, technicians, and deckhands who operate and maintain equipment used to deploy and repair cables on the ocean floor. Responsibilities often include cable splicing, navigation assistance, and ensuring the proper installation of subsea infrastructure. The job requires technical expertise, physical endurance, and the ability to work in challenging marine environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the cable laying ship position?

To thrive as part of a cable laying ship crew, you need a background in maritime operations, marine engineering, or electrical systems, often supported by relevant maritime certifications such as STCW or GMDSS. Familiarity with dynamic positioning systems, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and specialized cable handling equipment is essential. Strong teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are highly valued in this collaborative and technically demanding environment. These skills ensure the safe, efficient installation and maintenance of undersea cables while adapting to challenging and changing sea conditions.

What is the typical work schedule and environment like on a cable laying ship?

Working on a cable laying ship generally involves extended deployments at sea, which can range from several weeks to a few months at a time, depending on project scope and weather conditions. Crew members typically work in rotating shifts to ensure 24/7 operations, allowing the vessel to maintain continuous progress. The onboard environment is highly collaborative, with close coordination between deck, engineering, and technical teams. Life onboard offers a unique mix of challenging technical work and camaraderie, with communal living spaces and shared meals, fostering a strong team dynamic. While the work can be demanding and often requires adaptability to variable conditions, many crew members enjoy the opportunity to travel and the sense of accomplishment that comes from contributing to large-scale global connectivity projects.

What do cable laying ships do?

Cable laying ships are specialized vessels used to install underwater cables for telecommunications, power transmission, or data transfer. They lay, secure, and connect cables on the seabed, often using remotely operated vehicles and precise navigation tools to ensure proper placement in deep or challenging environments.
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Infographic showing various Cable Laying Ship job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,182 per year, or $22.2 per hour.

Network Integration Deployment Engineer-Washington, District of Columbia

Alexandria, VA โ€ข Hybrid

CYKOR LLC
IT Servicesย โ€ขย 11 - 50 employees

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Full-Time (Contract) | Hybrid/Remote: Washington, DC/Annapolis, MD
CyKor is a fast-growing Technology Solutions Provider to both federal and commercial clients. We attribute our continued growth to our core values, our professional team, and the valuable relationships with our clients. Our small and growing team fosters an environment in which each team member is respected, valued, and appreciated for their contributions.
The Network Deployment Engineer supports the installation, integration, configuration, testing, and sustainment of enterprise and tactical network solutions. This position works closely with network architects, systems engineers, project managers, logisticians, cybersecurity personnel, and customer teams to ensure deployments are completed safely, securely, on schedule, and in accordance with approved technical designs.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Install and configure routers, switches, firewalls, wireless devices, servers, and related network equipment.
  • Execute network deployments at customer, military, shipboard, and other operational locations.
  • Configure VLANs, routing protocols, switching, IP addressing, VPNs, access controls, and network services.
  • Perform equipment staging, rack-and-stack, cabling, labeling, and physical installation.
  • Conduct pre-deployment testing, system integration, validation, and operational checkout.
  • Troubleshoot Layer 1-3 connectivity, configuration, hardware, and performance issues.
  • Follow network architecture diagrams, implementation plans, engineering drawings, and configuration guides.
  • Coordinate deployment activities with project managers, engineers, logisticians, cybersecurity teams, and customer representatives.
  • Maintain configuration records, IP address plans, equipment inventories, test results, and as-built documentation.
  • Support cybersecurity requirements, STIG implementation, vulnerability remediation, and configuration compliance.
  • Perform system turnover, customer training, and post-deployment support.
  • Identify deployment risks, technical issues, and schedule impacts and communicate them to project leadership.
  • Support travel-intensive deployments lasting several days or weeks, as required.

Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award with an expected start date of September/October 2026.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • 3-7+ years of network engineering, network administration, or field deployment experience.
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco or comparable enterprise networking technologies.
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, subnetting, DHCP, DNS, VPNs, and network security.
  • Experience troubleshooting network infrastructure using industry-standard tools.
  • Ability to read network diagrams, rack elevations, cable schedules, and technical implementation documentation.
  • Experience supporting DoD, Federal, maritime, tactical, or other mission-critical environments preferred.
  • Familiarity with DISA STIGs, RMF, cybersecurity controls, and DoD network standards preferred.
  • Ability to travel frequently and work in customer or operational environments.
  • An active Secret clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Cisco CCNP (Enterprise/Security); CCIE highly desired.
  • Red Hat or automation certifications.
  • Experience with C5I, afloat deployments, constrained bandwidth environments, SATCOM, and Cisco ISE.