Network Specialist

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 design, implement, and continuously improve secure and reliable network solutions across the organization. Working closely with internal IT teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and partners, you will help ensure a scalable and future-proof network landscape across both on-premises and cloud environments. You will also play an important role in modernizing our infrastructure and integrating new acquisitions into the STARK Group network.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize network solutions across LAN, WAN, VPN, SD-WAN, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of our network infrastructure, including supporting our Zero Trust principles.
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable network solutions in collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and partners.
• Support network integration and transition activities related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Maintain clear documentation of network architectures, configurations, and processes.

Working with External Partners 

At 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 bring 

In 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 Offer 

You’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)

Welcome to Group IT 

When 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 experience 

Want 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 Søren Lauritsen, Senior Manager Infrastructure & Workplace Services at [email protected] for any specific questions regarding the role. 

STARK Group 

STARK 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°C 

At 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 Policy 

STARK 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.