Dangerous tech jobs If you want to combine your tech skills with the thrill of danger and reap the reward of a lucrative pay cheque. Consider one of these hot tech roles…
Where are the Dangerous Tech Jobs… Tech contractors work for private military companies, governments, international, and civil organisations. There are employment opportunities in places like Afghanistan, Africa, Israel, Liberia, Iraq or Syria.
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War Zone Communications Technician The role of a communications technician in a conflict zone might include maintaining satellite communication systems, VoIP and cellular phones. Technology and constant communication is crucial for winning wars.
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Support Jobs in Afghanistan and Iraq As a support technician your duties will include: desktop support, installing network fibre optic cables, programming routers, maintaining satellite cable television systems, Internet cafes, VoIP and cellular phone equipment and related gear.
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Nautical Network / Support Engineers Maintaining networks and providing support on commercial boats in the Horn of Africa. Large vessels are a target for pirates armed with Kalashnikovs and rocket-propelled-grenade launchers.
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A Tech carreer at 4 Veiligheid van de Staat / Sûreté de l'État You can use your tech skills for the greater good at our national state security. Although immediate danger may not be as obvious, working for this government organisation contributes to the safety of Belgium. Just like in every other company, our state security is often hiring for different jobs. Including tech roles. In the past they’ve been known to look for talent through mysterious Facebook ad riddles. But, don’t worry, you can apply via www.selor.be too.
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Fixing Undersea Internet Cables Undersea cables keep people connected online across the world. Approximately 70 vessels around the world are tasked with fibre-optic installation and repairs. Each has a crew which includes cable-installation engineers. This Tech job carries the risk of encountering "acts of God" on the sea. Members of the crew are also prone to slips, trips, and falls on wet decks.
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Sources: www.jobmonkey.com/uniquejobs/civilian-contractor/ www.studentworldonline.com/article/5-careers-in-conflict-zones/204/ www.experience.com/alumnus/article?channel_id=technology&source_page=additional_articles&article_id=article_1205436030871 www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-2071108/British-ex-servicemen-battling-protect-international-shipping-Somali-pirates.html www.pcworld.com/article/204285/most_dangerous_jobs_in_technology.html www.gva.be/cnt/aid854454/staatsveiligheid-ronselt-via-facebook
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