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Network Engineer

Solihull, England, United Kingdom

OVERVIEW:

We’re looking for a skilled Network Engineer to help keep our global network running smoothly, securely, and efficiently.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of the day to day operation, maintenance, and deployment of core network infrastructure across the region — and provide global support when needed. You’ll monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and play a key part in ensuring maximum uptime for a fast‑moving, tech‑driven business.

You’ll work closely with Administrators, Senior Engineers, the Network Manager, and third‑party partners, all while helping drive continuous improvements that strengthen reliability, enhance efficiency, and elevate service quality.

If you love solving technical problems at pace, building robust infrastructure, and being part of a collaborative, ambitious team, this is the place for you.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

Day-to-Day Operations

  • Manages the daily operation of network, monitoring performance, and responding to issues to ensure optimal functionality. 
  • Responsible for troubleshooting and resolving network problems to maintain uptime and service reliability.
  • Responsible for ensuring service uptime, proactively monitoring the environment, and resolving issues before they impact operations.

Infrastructure Maintenance

  • Ensures all network infrastructure is operating efficiently by performing routine maintenance tasks, such as firmware upgrades and configurational adjustments.
  • Compliance with security policies and standards across the network infrastructure
  • Installation and Deployment of New Infrastructure
  • Coordinates the planning, installation, and configuration of new network systems, ensuring that they are integrated smoothly into the existing infrastructure.
  • Oversees testing, troubleshooting and works closely with vendors and internal teams to ensure projects meet specifications.
  • Ensures all new deployments follow documented standards and integrate seamlessly with existing services, with full test and validation procedures completed.

Technical Coordination

  • Acts as a coordinator for tasks carried out by Administrators and support teams, ensuring activities are completed to a consistently high standard.
  • Provides clear guidance and prioritises tasks to meet operational demands as and when they arise.

Collaboration and Support

  • Works with senior engineers and the network manager to align technical activities with broader team goals.
  • Offers hands-on support for current operations and new projects while ensuring adherence to established policies and standards

Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing

  • Supports the upskilling of Administrators through structured knowledge-sharing and guidance.
  • Ensures the overall growth and technical capability of the wider tech team.

Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting

  • Serves as the first point of contact for diagnosing and resolving network issues.
  • Provides fast, effective solutions to minimise operational disruptions and escalates critical problems to the
    senior engineer when necessary

Documentation and Reporting

  • Maintains accurate documentation of network configurations, changes, and ongoing tasks.
  • Prepares performance reports, tracking issues and work completed to ensure transparency and
    keep the team informed

Continuous Improvement

  • Proactively identifies areas for improvement in network processes, tools, and technologies.
  • Recommends changes to enhance the team's performance and operational efficiency, contributing to the continuous improvement of infrastructure management

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Essential Criteria:

  • Recent experience in network engineering or a related field, with a focus on maintaining and optimising network infrastructure
  • Proven experience in troubleshooting and resolving network issues, ensuring minimal downtime
  • Experience coordinating the installation and deployment of new network systems and
    collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors
  • Hands-on experience in managing network security, applying patches, updates, and
    performing backups in compliance with security policies
  • Network Management: Advanced knowledge of networking technologies, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs. Proficient in maintaining and troubleshooting
    network infrastructure to ensure optimal performance.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills for diagnosing and resolving complex network issues. Ability to quickly implement effective solutions to minimize downtime and
    operational disruptions.
  • Co-ordination: Ability to lead and coordinate tasks with administrators and support staff, ensuring high standards are maintained in both daily operations and project execution.
  • Documentation: High attention to detail in maintaining accurate records of network configurations, tasks, and changes. Capable of generating reports to keep stakeholders
    informed of performance and issues.
  • Mentorship: Skilled in mentoring junior team members, sharing knowledge, and encouraging professional development within the team.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Cisco Meraki Solutions Specialist (CMSS)

CLOSING DATE: Monday 9th March 

Please note that due to the nature of this role this is an onsite role with travel expected to our sites in UK, EU & US.

BELONGING AT GYMSHARK.

Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. We’re an equal opportunities employer, and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment, right from your application. We’re committed to finding reasonable adjustments* for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process, and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. *If you’d like to request a reasonable adjustment please email talent@gymshark.com. 

ABOUT US.

We’re here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today, prepares us for tomorrow. So, we give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster, be stronger. We celebrate those who show up – for themselves – to be their physical or mental best, whatever that means for them. It’s what we want for our community, and our team. A team that’s growing rapidly around the world. A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymshark’s future. Our plans are ambitious, and we’re looking for people who want to join us for the ride – our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS.

Standard benefits include:

  • Performance-based Bonus opportunity
  • Funded Healthcare benefit
  • 25 days holiday, additional day for your birthday & Bank Holidays
  • Contributory Employer pension scheme
  • Flexible benefits programme – including salary sacrifice EV scheme, dental insurance, cycle to work, tech scheme, holiday trading
  • Gymshark Employee Discount & long service awards
  • Access to High Street cashback and discounts
  • Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support
  • Enhanced Family Leave package
  • Life Assurance

Office location specific benefits include (IQ):

  • Gym Membership to The Lifting Club (LC)
  • Onsite lunch provision & coffee bars
  • EV charge points available

Note: The bonus program and benefits have certain eligibility requirements. Gymshark reserves the right to amend these programs in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

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