Cybersecurity & Datacom Specialist

Cybersecurity & Datacom Specialist Be the go-to expert for cybersecurity and datacom at NAPA, protecting maritime digital solutions from ship to shore. NAPA Safety Solutions provides industry-leading digital solutions for enhancing the safety and efficiency of ship operations, with a strong focus on the passenger ship segment. Our products are trusted by over 10,000 users onboard the global fleet of international cruise ships. The role and the team NAPA Safety Solutions is looking for a dedicated Cybersecurity & Datacom Specialist to join our Helpdesk team in Romania. This is not a 1st-tier support role: the person will be the internal subject-matter expert for data communication and cyber security across all Safety Services teams, rather than assisting commissioning engineers. NAPA is consolidating deep technical expertise in this single role, so that multiple teams — 1st/2nd line support, projects, sales, pre-sales, and customer questionnaires — can rely on one trusted expert instead of spreading shallow knowledge across the organization. The role sits organizationally within Helpdesk but works horizontally across the business. It provides network and security design input to Services project teams for newbuild and retrofit projects, acts as the customer-facing technical authority for Sales and Pre-sales on cyber security questionnaires and tender support, feeds regulatory changes into Product teams, and engages directly with customer IT/OT counterparts, including shipowner IT, class societies, and system integrators. While organizationally part of Helpdesk, the position delivers 2nd-level expertise on network and security incidents affecting NAPA Online and NAPA Bus and is expected to become the recognized internal authority on AWS configuration for NAPA-hosted services. The position is full-time and permanent , with hybrid/remote working conditions based in Galati, Romania . What we expect from you Education: Master's degree in a technical field Experience: 5 years of experience in cybersecurity and datacom. Networking & Network Design: strong expertise in designing and supporting network architecture. Cybersecurity: solid knowledge of security principles applied across industrial, onboard, shore, and cloud environments. Cloud (AWS): hands-on experience with AWS configuration and environment hygiene. Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: strong analytical skills for resolving network and security incidents. Windows & .NET Environment: working knowledge of Windows-based systems. Customer-Facing & Advisory Skills: able to act as a technical authority for customers, sales, and pre-sales teams. Awareness of IEC 62443 and IACS UR E26/E27 maritime cyber regulations is a desired competence. Full proficiency in English, both written and spoken. A plus if you also bring The following skills are not required, but will make you stand out: Data protocols & integration REST / HTTPS APIs, JSON, XML Messaging concepts (queues, pub/sub) at a conceptual level Industrial / measurement protocols: Modbus, OPC UA, NMEA (any subset is a plus) Scripting & automation PowerShell or Python for diagnostics and small automation tools Basic familiarity with Git/version control Maritime / NAPA domain Understanding of ship onboard architecture (sensors, gateways, shore link) Prior experience with NAPA Online, NAPA for Operations, or comparable maritime software At NAPA, we encourage everyone to use AI tools in their daily work to solve problems faster and deliver more value. NAPA as an employer Meaningful work We are proud to play our part in creating a sustainable world, and a career at NAPA means working with a purpose. We focus on building the best possible products for our customers, with whom we have close and long-lasting relationships. We protect the environment and human life at sea by powering safer and greener vessels with our technology. NAPA way of working At NAPA, we lead and manage the company together. We help and learn from each other, while making impactful decisions for a cleaner, safer maritime industry. At its heart, our co-leadership philosophy is founded on trust. We trust that our people are smart enough that if they make a decision, having consulted the right people, it will be good for our company. And if it's not the right decision on that occasion, that's fine too. We trust that we'll make it right, learn from the decision, and grow as a company as a result. Enjoy working together ...is one of our core values. Learning from and respecting each other provides a healthy and pleasant working environment. We, as NAPArians, share our knowledge and help each other when needed. NAPA has offices and customers around the world, and you will be able to meet people from many different cultures. We are a diverse team with a shared goal. Read more about our values and culture: https://www.napa.fi/careers/ Ready to get on board and join the NAPA crew? We kindly ask You to send your application and CV to us as soon as possible as the position will be filled once a suitable candidate has been found. For more information about the position, please contact Dorin Chiracu by e-mail: [email protected] With over 35 years of operation, NAPA is a leading software and data services provider for ship design and operations to enable safe, sustainable, and future-proof maritime industry. Headquartered in Finland, NAPA employs 230 experts, combining expertise in naval architecture, fleet operations and digital services. NAPA operates globally, with a presence in Japan, Korea, China, Singapore, the USA, Germany, Greece, Romania and India. With over 90% of new vessels built by NAPA customers, NAPA’s ship design software is the global de facto standard in shipbuilding. Furthermore, NAPA is a market leader in ship stability management and safety data services for passenger ships, and its cloud-based solutions for ship performance monitoring and voyage optimization support shipping’s decarbonization journey. For more information, visit www.napa.fi . Functions Services Locations NAPA Romania Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time Job ID 2391 NAPA Romania About NAPA Read more about NAPA: https://www.napa.fi/