ocean - assistant systems manager

Viking has more than 250 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler and voted at the top of its categories by Travel + Leisure. No other cruise line has ever received these same honors by both publications at the same time.

ROLE OVERVIEW

• Part of our Hotel Administration team on our Ocean vessels, the Assistant Systems Manager assists the Systems Manager with maintaining all IT systems and equipment onboard the vessel, and maintains the hardware, cabling systems, networks, software and addresses other technical issues.

• The Assistant Systems Manager reports to Systems Manager Hotel General Manager and IT Technical Support Department.

WHAT YOU WILL DO ON BOARD

• Provide all departments onboard the vessel with general support for systems and procedural activities and provide user training in order to enhance the ship’s user skills.

• Perform daily operations, as detailed in Run Books and other technical documents provided during training.

• In conjunction with the Systems Manager, support all crew to keep their workstations in working condition, this includes maintaining PCs, point of sale terminals, cabling systems, servers and related hardware.

• Promptly respond to user requests during normal working hours. Extended hours may be required as needed for critical systems support.

• Provide basic user training and support in using common PC software and specialized property management software, as needed.

• Provide support for guest-facing technical equipment, telephones, TVs and Digital Signage. Provide guest support for devices, troubleshooting of WiFi connection & the Viking Voyager App.

• Serve as the IT Guest liaison, in order to make guests feel comfortable with the Viking IT product

• Keep the Leadership Team informed of any IT issues and policies that may affect shipboard operations in their areas of responsibility

WHY JOIN VIKING? 

Elevate Your Career 
Regardless of where you are on your career journey, Viking can help you in reaching new destinations with: 

• Paid training program in skills and approach to premium hospitality services 

• On-the-job coaching to help you advance rapidly  

• A lifelong network of hospitality professionals from many different countries 

• Internal transfer opportunities to River, Ocean and Expedition ships 
   

On board our ship 

• Lodging, meals, unlimited Wi-Fi, uniforms, and laundry are free of charge for all crew members 

• Crew cabins with only 2 berths (you will have one roommate). 

• Travel to/from the ship provided by Viking 

• Crew-only deck, dedicated recreational spaces and activities 

• Access to use the guest fitness center during certain hours 
   

Employee benefits  

• Referral program 

• Loyalty bonuses 

• Tax-free salary

ABOUT YOU

• A required minimum of 1 years’ experience working with IT systems including hands on experience with assisting end users, operations, and systems administration

• A degree in Computer Science or related and formal training in IT hardware and software is required.

• Fluent in English - must be able to address any kind of information in an adequate manner with excellent oral and written English communication skills, the ability to speak an additional language is an advantage.

• Strong administrative skills are required and experience in MXP is preferred.

• Must be proficient with PC based databases, spread sheets, and word processing systems.

• Demonstrate outstanding flexibility: must be able to work at different times of the day, under pressure and always reflect a positive can-do attitude.