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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Shipboard IT - **Company:** Bechtel Plant Machinery - **Location:** Monroeville, PA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $77,600.0 - $129,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Networking Hardware, Network Service, Network Administration, Software Technical Review, Virtualization Technology, Wireless Networks, Information Technology, Vmware - **Published:** July 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d1bc35220b639ea2 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, or closely related degree from an accredited college or university. * A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience. An advanced degree may be considered in lieu of one year of experience. * Ten (10) or more years of completed education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years of experience requirements. * Requires a security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance is required., * Demonstrated ability of effective written and oral communication skills and creative problem-solving capabilities is strongly desired. * Experience with any of the following is preferred: + Support of IT networks + Virtualization (VMWare) + Network communication architecture + Backup and recovery software methodologies + Network administration + Configuration and use of network firewalls + Knowledge of network hardware + Configuration and support of wireless networks + Working knowledge of cybersecurity compliance ## Description As a Shipboard IT (SBIT) Specialist at BPMI, you will be in a project-oriented position with primary responsibilities in deployment, fleet support, and troubleshooting of Propulsion Plant Area Network (PPLAN) servers, network, and software functional issues. This position also includes the oversight, development, and life cycle management of PPLAN servers., * Initiate and perform assigned IT projects to address obsolescence, cybersecurity, and other technical requirements considering user feedback, field performance data, metrics and emerging issues. * Provide oversight of the installation of network hardware and software products at end destinations. * Provide planned and emergent fleet support and lead fielding activities in remote and on-site capacities for systems and components related to a limited aspect of the group's function. * Coordinate and team with other professionals/engineers to ensure proper integration of new components and software versions, participate in technical design reviews, support logistics actions, and assist in validating, verifying, and testing procedures for assigned systems. * Develop and maintain detailed documentation including procedures, system diagrams, specifications, processes, cost and schedule estimates, and configuration records in compliance with quality requirements. * Initiate and perform sustainment and development tasks including planning, testing, and implementation of new or modified systems for improvements, process efficiency, and technology modernization, ensuring alignment with program goals, engineering standards, and cybersecurity requirements. * Prepare technical correspondence and supporting information for Government review, providing data, recommendations, and requests for funding. * Create, prepare, provide, and support regular training to end users in area of assigned cognizance. * Support implementation and documentation of cybersecurity compliance with government requirements. * Communicate extensively internally as well as with external customer and supplier personnel. * The essential duties identified are representative but are not intended to be an exhaustive or inclusive list of all responsibilities of the position. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Demystifying application networking in the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/675-demystifying-application-networking-in-the-cloud) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Your organization as a Graph](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2051-your-organization-as-a-graph) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)