Network Engineer lll - Global Industrial

Genuine Parts Company; Alabama; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company seeks a Network Engineer III to design, implement, and troubleshoot data communications for all locations with emphasis on cloud-enabled architectures.

Requirements include 5+ years in networking, WAN/LAN experience, large-scale deployments and BGP routing, plus strong communication skills. The role is on-site in Irondale, AL, with remote consideration for exceptional candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in planning, implementing, and maintaining critical environments.
• Experience with WAN/LAN, data center, cloud connectivity and complex BGP routing.
• Proficiency with Ethernet switching and large-scale LAN/WAN deployments.
• Experience with enterprise network management tools (PRTG, Fortinet Suite, Arista Cloud Vision).
• Strong written and verbal communications; ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network architecture with cloud expertise.
• Provide 3rd level network support and problem resolution.
• Interact with corporate teams for enterprise projects.
• Maintain WAN/LAN documentation and recovery procedures.
• Manage change, software updates and configuration management.
• Evaluate networking hardware and software for data center and branch.
• Operate network management platforms.
• Collaborate with NOC, operations, vendors and support teams.
• Ensure security-conscious network design.

Skills

Cloud expertise

Network architecture

LAN/WAN deployment

BGP routing

Ethernet switching

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Security mindset

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

PRTG

Fortinet Suite

Arista Cloud Vision

Job description

Title: Network Engineer III

Summary:

Design, implement, and troubleshoot data communications systems for all locations. Provide integration and consulting services to all internal departments and systems.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide network architecture planning, design and implementation – highly prefer cloud expertise
• Provide 3rd level network support & problem resolution
• Interact with other corporate teams for enterprise level projects
• Provide WAN/LAN proactive capacity management
• Maintain WAN/LAN documentation and business recovery procedures
• Change management, software updates and configuration management
• Evaluate & recommend networking hardware and software – data center and branch
• Operate and maintain the network management platforms
• Professionally interact with NOC, Operations, vendors and support teams to maintain stable network environment
• Security conscious network design

Job Specifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required – college degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years experience in planning, implementing, and maintaining critical environments
• 5 – 7 years networking experience similar to:
  • Wide-area networking technologies, protocols, and related hardware (Cisco, Arista, Fortinet, etc.)
  • High-end L2/L3 routing and switching – spine and leaf (prefer Arista or Cisco)
  • SD-WAN/VPN/Basic Firewall (Prefer Fortinet)
  • Data Center, Cloud, Branch and Internet connectivity – Complex BGP routing

o Extensive experience with Ethernet switching, packet analysis, and large-scale LAN and WAN deployments.

o Enterprise network management tools – PRTG, Fortinet Suite, Arista Cloud Vision, etc

• Experience with network disaster recovery implementations – including cloud
• Strong written & verbal communications skills
• Top-level performer with desire to be part of a high-functioning Engineering team
• Minimal travel
• Prefer daily on-site at Irondale, AL datacenter - will entertain remote for superior candidate

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

None required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

No Supervisory Responsibility

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:

No

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.