Viking
OCEAN - Assistant Systems Manager
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Viking (NYSE: VIK)
Viking (NYSE: VIK) is a global leader in experiential travel with a fleet of more than 100 ships, exploring 21 rivers, five oceans and all seven continents. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman and CEO Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences For The Thinking Person™. Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans five years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler in the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is also rated a “World’s Best” by Travel + Leisure—no other travel company has simultaneously received such honors by both publications.
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.
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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 year’s 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.
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APPLICATION AND JOB RELEVANT INFORMATION
Our roles will be subject to our appearance standards (including in relation to visible tattoos) and employees are expected to project a professional image at all times. Visible tattoos are not permitted. Tattoos concealed with make-up, skin-colored sleeves or any covering other than the company uniform will still be considered visible for the purposes of our appearance standards. Exemptions to this may be considered on a case-by-case basis where appropriate. Tattoo removal may not result in successful employment and therefore is not encouraged and is the candidate’s personal decision. Furthermore, any offer of employment is subject to you passing all mandatory medical examinations as required by the company. For further information, please contact our recruiting team.
DISCLAIMER
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