Network Specialist at Stark Group IT

Are you passionate about modern network infrastructure and eager to make a significant impact in a leading company? Stark Group is seeking a talented Network Specialist to join our dynamic IT team. If you have expertise in network architecture, security, and hybrid cloud environments—and enjoy collaborating with external partners—we want to hear from you!As a Network Specialist at Stark Group IT, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust network solutions across our organization. You will work closely with IT teams, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure our network infrastructure is scalable, secure, and future-proof. You will also play a key role in supporting the integration of new acquisitions and the continuous modernization of our IT landscape.ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and optimize network solutions (LAN, WAN, VPN, SD-WAN, etc.) to support business units across the group. Ensure high availability, reliability, and security of network infrastructure. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical network solutions. Integrate network systems with cloud platforms (Azure, IaaS) and support hybrid setups. Document network architectures, configurations, and processes. Continuously analyse, and improve network performance and security in collaboration with our vendors & partners Support the transition and integration of network infrastructure during mergers and acquisitions. Participate in the development and enforcement of zero trust security principles. Working with External PartnersAt STARK Group IT, we collaborate with specialized external partners to deliver a range of network services including implementation, operation, support, and continuous optimization.As a Network Specialist, you will serve as the key link between STARK Group IT and these partners, ensuring clear communication of requirements, expectations, and timelines.Your main responsibilities will include:Coordinating and overseeing partner activities to ensure alignment with STARK Group’s standards, architecture, and business objectives. Translating business and technical needs into clear, actionable tasks for external partners. Ensuring thorough documentation, structured handovers, and effective knowledge transfer from partners to internal teams. Evaluating partner performance and providing feedback to strengthen collaboration and drive continuous improvement. What you bringIn this role, success means ensuring STARK’s network is secure, stable, and supports business growth across countries and platforms. You translate complex needs into reliable technical solutions and collaborate closely with partners and colleagues to make it happen and therefore, you likely bring:Experience designing and operating enterprise network solutions. Strong knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, and SD-WAN (Meraki and Fortinet preferred). Familiarity with Azure networking, hybrid cloud, and Zero Trust principles. A structured approach to working with external partners and vendors. (Experience with network integration in M&A contexts is an advantage.)What We OfferYou’ll step into a key role where your work directly supports STARK Group’s growth and operational stability across markets. We are a dynamic IT organization, with plenty of opportunities to develop both professionally and personally while working alongside skilled and supportive colleagues.You’ll be part of STARK Group IT’s infrastructure & workplace services team, a group of 9 dedicated specialists ensuring our infrastructure runs smoothly across countries and business units. The team collaborates closely with colleagues in working with workplace, cybersecurity, IAM, cloud, and external partners to deliver reliable and secure network services.We provide excellent employment conditions and a flexible work environment built on trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Workplace options in Aarhus (Viby J) or Copenhagen (Frederiksberg).Welcome to Group ITWhen joining Group IT, you will be joining a digital transformation journey as we replace our legacy applications and transition towards a modular and flexible integrated setup. Group IT, a dynamic and rapidly evolving part of STARK Group, is responsible for delivering groupwide business-critical IT solutions. We strive to modernise and reimagine the IT landscape to ensure both scalability and composability to meet existing and future business needs, and we would like your help to rethink the way things are done in our industry to offer our customers a superior experienceWant to know more and apply?We will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the position and your options in STARK Group. You are welcome to contact Martin Kryger Ahrentsen, martin.ahrentsen@stark.dk for any specific questions regarding the role.STARK GroupSTARK Group is a growing private equity-owned company with a strong legacy. STARK Group was first established in Denmark in 1896 and has today evolved into a leading European retailer and distributor of heavy building materials with net sales of approx. EUR 9 billion. With a dedicated team of more than 20,000 employees and +1,150 branches and distribution centres across the Nordics, Greenland, Germany, Austria and the UK, we live and breathe to serve professional craftsmen with heavy building materials all the way from the Austrian Alps to Tromsø, close to the Arctic circle and everywhere in between. STARK Group is committed to reach net zero emissions by 2050 across the entire business, is a signatory to the UN Global Compact, and works within fully 2030 validated science-based targets to keep global warming below 1.5°CAt STARK Group IT, we believe in the richness diversity brings. We invite individual of all backgrounds to join us in creating and inclusive and welcoming environment. We believe in a workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.Agency PolicySTARK Group IT appreciates the interest of all candidates. However, we prefer to directly engage with individuals seeking employment opportunities. Therefore, we kindly request recruitment agencies, headhunters, and third-party staffing services to refrain from contacting us regarding this job posting. All applications should be submitted directly by the candidates through our official application process. We value direct communication and look forward to reviewing your application.