Network Engineer lll - Global Industrial
Genuine Parts Company
BIRMINGHAM, AL · Posted October 26, 2026
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About the job
Title: Network Engineer III
Primary Purpose:
Design, implement, and troubleshoot voice (and data) communications systems for all locations. Provide integration and consulting services to all internal departments and systems. Primary focus for this position is enterprise VoIP systems (preferably Cisco) and cloud-based collaboration environments (Microsoft Teams voice, D365 Voice Channel or similar.)
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Design and implement voice modernization strategy
Voice network monitoring & reporting (QoS)
Provide 3rd level network support & problem resolution
Provide network architecture planning, design and implementation
Interact with other corporate teams for enterprise level projects
Provide voice communication 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 and local area networking technologies, protocols, and related hardware (Cisco, Arista, Fortinet, etc.)
Enterprise voice systems: Cisco CUCM, UCCX, Teams voice, D365 voice, cloud-based collaboration systems
SD-WAN/VPN/Basic Firewall (Prefer Fortinet)
Data Center, Cloud, Branch and Internet connectivity – basic routing and switching familiarity
Heavy focus on VoIP systems and migration to cloud based collaboration
Extensive experience with QoS, packet analysis, and large-scale hybrid voice deployments.
Enterprise network management tools (PRTG, NetFlow, etc.)
Experience with network disaster recovery implementations
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 but 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.
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