Group Network and Implementation Engineer

There’s plenty about Topps Tiles that might surprise you. Like the scale of our Support Office in Leicester. We have Finance, Marketing, Buying, Central Operations, HR, Property, Customer Service and IT all under one roof. Tight-knit teams of talented people working together and working hard to get things done and drive results. But then, would you expect anything less from an ambitious, dynamic, market-leading, multi-million-pound retail business? After delivering our 20% market share goal of “one in five” in 2023, we have launched our new goal – Mission 365 – targeting £365 million of sales.

Purpose:  Responsible for administering the group’s IT Network systems. Providing high level 3rd line technical support and delivering of key IT projects Key Accountabilities Customer / Strategy / Plan Network•Monitoring alerts, dashboards and reports on all networks to proactively prevent occurrence of incidents and outages to IT services 

•Collaborate with Lead Network Architect with network related projects.Collaborate with Lead Network Architect with network related projects.

•Administer network devices and services (e.g., switches, routers, firewalls, access points,)•Implement changes to network configurations following best practices.•Manage and maintain all data centres health including specialist hardware – CCTV, UPS•Support vulnerability remediation and security audits for network infrastructure•Maintain accurate documentation: network diagrams, device inventory and configuration baselines •Create and update operational procedures and knowledge articles. •Share knowledge with the wider team; mentor Service Desk where applicable.•Work with suppliers/ISPs to provision circuits and troubleshoot carrier issues.•Administering changes to configuration on Firewalls including whitelisting

Implementations•Responsible for IT implementations at all sites including Head Office, Warehouse, Stores, Showrooms•Build, configure and test all IT equipment for all sites including new, refit, relocations•Installing equipment onsite with checks undertaken to ensure completed to a high standard•Removal and disposal of decommissioned IT equipment •Managing site schedules ensuring all tasks are completed in a timely manner•Monitoring and managing stock levels to ensure availability at all times•Configure and update images for IT equipment for all sites•Visit sites to fix any implementation related incidents or action any request raised via the IT Service Desk•Ensuring that the company standardisation is adhered to at all times.•Work to agreed SLA’s whilst offering a high level of service.•Produce support documentation as appropriate following company templates.Service•Act as a point of escalation for diagnosing and troubleshooting network and implementation tickets on the Service Desk in line with SLA’s•Supporting Problem Management by proactively reviewing incident history to identify reoccurring incidents to improve service levels•Adding to and updating all Knowledge Management systems to help support the Service Desk with knowledge transfer and help drive First Contact Fix rates•Train and develop the Service Desk team on new solutions and services to help them support them to a high standard People/Leadership•Provide help and support to the Service Desk where required

Financial / Commercials

•Generate and implement ideas for cost savings and continuous improvement to processes / service levels•To ensure best value is achieved with all hardware and software purchases.Risk and process•Find opportunities to improve repetitive processes through automation where appropriate•To constantly seek potential improvements for all IT processes to enhance service levels•Responsible for delivering assigned enablement projects to time and budget to achieve agreed objectives•Ensure that all changes follow the internal change management processes Decision Making/Freedom to Act:•Provides on-call support outside of regular business hours, as needed.•Due to the nature of the role, it is anticipated that some out of hours work is expected Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required: Technical•Understanding of Network LAN / WAN & Wireless environments •Understanding of networking technologies and protocols•Knowledge of network routing and switching, including troubleshooting•Experience building, deploying and support of enterprise class switches and wireless Essential •Willingness to travel as required.•Practical understanding of Service Management•Keen eye and attention to detail•Proactive, self-motivated and able to use own initiative •Ability to manage own time and prioritise multiple projects whilst working under pressure•Ability to work independently or cross functionally, sharing ideas and resources•Proven analytical and problem-solving skills•Drive for self-learning and improvement•Strong documentation skills•Excellent prioritising, planning and organisation skills•Proven track record of achieving results•Experience of developing and working with SLAs and KPIs•Outstanding communicator at all levels•Passion for helping people to grow and develop Desirable