At VARD, we are dedicated to developing ships for the future, vessels that set new benchmarks for safety, efficiency, and technological innovation. As Senior Maritime Architect, you will take a leading role in strengthening maritime cybersecurity, advancing lean manning concepts, and integrating remote operation solutions into our next-generation vessels. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement robust cyber resilience strategies, optimize crew efficiency through innovative lean manning approaches, embed remote operation capabilities to enhance vessel performance and safety, and ensure compliance with evolving maritime regulations and standards

VARD offers you an international environment where your expertise is valued, your ideas drive real change, and your professional growth is supported.

Join us in developing cutting-edge concepts that enhance vessel resilience and operational efficiency. As part of our team, you will play a key role in driving innovation, ensuring compliance with emerging regulations, and embedding cyber resilience and remote operation solutions into next-generation maritime offerings.

Duties and responsibilities
• Contribute to maritime cybersecurity and remote operation concepts. 
• Maintain technical specifications, guidelines, and best practices for maritime cyber and remote operation. 
• Propose innovative solutions to enhance vessel resilience and operational efficiency. 
• Perform hazard identification and risk assessments for lean manned concepts.
• Monitor emerging regulations and standards within the field of maritime cybersecurity, lean manning and remote operations. 
• Support sales, concept, and engineering teams to embed cybersecurity and remote operation in customer offerings.
• Participate in customer meetings as a subject matter expert. 
• Review and validate contractual documents for cyber and remote requirements. 
• Liaise with class societies, flag administrations and other relevant maritime entities. 
• Support the organization in delivering ships with cybersecurity requirements. 
• Research emerging technologies and trends in maritime cyber and remote operations.

Qualifications
• Skilled in cyber risk assessments and applying maritime regulations such as IACS UR E26/E27, MASS Code, IMO 1455 and ISO/IEC standards and similar.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams and coordination of complex and timely activities.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of IT and OT architectures and how to secure these architectures against cyber threats.
• Ability to explore market potentials and identify new commercial opportunities.
• Fluent in verbal and written English.
• Good cultural understanding.

VARD works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above. Our commitment to you
• A good working environment with exciting and important tasks in an international environment 
• Competitive pension scheme and insurance package 
• Occupational health service 
• Flexible work from home policy 
• Free mobile phone usage and subsidized internet at home 
• Central office location and free parking
• We understand the importance of continuous learning and we strive to give you the chance to gain new skills and further develop your career

 

VARD recognizes the importance of having fun at work, and this is why "Social by VARD" will give you the chance to bond with colleagues through new experiences and shared interests. The social offer changes throughout the year and features a wide variety of activities, including cooking classes, go‑karting, football practice, bowling nights, e‑sports tournaments, family activities and fjord cruises - just to name a few.

With the right blend of fun, expertise and hard work, we are creating ships for the future. Join us! 

Kontaktinformasjon

Gaute Hjellbakk Pettersen, Head of Maritime Cyber, 46 96 95 90

Henning Karleif Øye, Vice President Cyber Resilience, 91 31 87 67

Arbeidssted

Skansekaia 2

6002 Ålesund

Nøkkelinformasjon:

Arbeidsgiver: Vard Group AS

Referansenr.: 5046345749

Stillingsprosent: 100%

Regular

Søknadsfrist: 09.01.2026