Network Specialist

Start: immediately | Level: Mid | Location: Hamburg (hybrid), Elmshorn (hybrid) | Arbeitszeit: Full Time (40h/Week) 

As a Network Specialist (gn), you are responsible for the stable and secure operation of our cross-site network infrastructure and continuously develop it further. You operate between day-to-day operations and the implementation of new solutions: you analyze and resolve incidents, optimize existing environments, and support changes as well as rollouts. You work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, ensuring consistent standards and a high level of availability and performance across our systems.

Your mission

• You ensure a stable, secure, and high-performing network operation across multiple locations
• You design, implement, and continuously improve our network architecture (LAN, WAN, WLAN) as well as secure access solutions for users, sites, and cloud environments (e g remote access, SASE)
• You are responsible for the operation, optimization, and lifecycle management of our network environment (switches, routers, firewalls)
• You analyze network incidents and resolve them sustainably in 2nd and 3rd level support
• You proactively monitor network performance, optimize systems, and plan capacities ahead
• You contribute to the definition and establishment of network standards and security policies
• You maintain and further develop technical documentation and collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners

Your experience & skills

• You have a degree or vocational training in computer science, network engineering, or a comparable qualification and bring solid experience in operating and developing network infrastructures (LAN, WAN, WLAN) as well as knowledge of modern access concepts (e g SASE)
• You have strong knowledge of TCP/IP and solid experience in routing and switching (e g VLAN, STP)
• You have experience operating and configuring network and security solutions, ideally with Cisco (especially Meraki) and Check Point
• You have a strong understanding of network security concepts (e g access control, segmentation, policy design)
• You are experienced in troubleshooting complex network environments and working with monitoring and analysis tools (e g Checkmk)
• Ideally, you have experience in OT (Operational Technology) environments
• You work in a structured and analytical way, are a team player, and communicate confidently in German and English

Why choose us?

Being part of our team means joining a high-performing company with a diverse and inclusive culture. In our fast-growing team of over 1,200 employees, we combine our passion for sports nutrition, supplements, and healthy foods with cutting-edge technology, production, and logistics processes. All of this serves one goal: providing our customers with top-quality products to support their healthy and active lifestyle.

You can look forward to a strong sense of team spirit, ongoing opportunities for professional growth and responsibility, and an exciting work environment that blends lifestyle and career. With locations in Hamburg, Elmshorn, Kaltenkirchen/Nützen, and Elsdorf, TQG offers diverse career opportunities in areas such as technology, product development, sales, marketing, and logistics. Additionally, you’ll benefit from:

• Flexible working hours and remote work options
• Attractive employee discounts
• Subsidy for the E-gym Wellpass
• Workation
• Corporate benefits
• 28 days vacation/year
• and much more

About Us

The Quality Group (TQG) is an innovative provider of sports nutrition products, bringing together the successful brands ESN and More Nutrition since 2021.

ESN has been the German market leader in sports nutrition since 2004, offering products like protein powders, bars, and supplements designed for ambitious fitness goals. Founded in 2017, More Nutrition focuses on healthy, reduced-sugar foods, providing solutions for conscious nutrition and weight management without compromise.

TQG’s vision is to help people become the best version of themselves. With passion and innovation, the company develops high-quality products that promote health, performance, and joy in life. Its agile company culture and exciting career opportunities make TQG a strong partner not only for customers but also for employees.

This is us – The Quality Group – nice to meet you! Now it’s your turn!
We look forward to your application! Regardless of gender, age, background, or identity – what matters to us is who you are and what you bring to the table. Join our team and grow with us!