Company Background:

Established in 1928, Genuine Parts Company is a leading global service provider of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added solutions. Our Automotive Parts Group operates across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australasia, France, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Portugal, while our Industrial Parts Group serves customers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australasia. We keep the world moving with a vast network of over 10,700 locations spanning 17 countries supported by more than 63,000 teammates. Learn more at genpt.com.

Position Purpose:

The Network Director - Reliability Engineering will oversee the strategic planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of our organization’s network infrastructure, with a focus on ensuring high availability, scalability, and reliability. This leadership role requires deep expertise in network engineering, site reliability engineering (SRE) principles, and a proven track record of managing complex, large-scale network systems. The successful candidate will lead a team of network engineers, drive innovative reliability practices, and align network strategies with business objectives.

Responsibilities:

· Develop and implement network strategies to ensure maximum uptime, performance, and scalability of the organization’s network infrastructure.

· Lead a team of network engineers and site reliability engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

· Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of robust network architectures, including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

· Champion site reliability engineering practices, including observability, telemetry, automation, and incident response, to enhance network resilience.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., security, DevOps, and product teams) to align network capabilities with business goals.

· Drive the adoption of automation tools and processes to improve network efficiency and reduce operational toil.

· Establish and enforce network security policies, disaster recovery plans, and business continuity measures.

· Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee procurement of network hardware and services.

· Conduct regular network audits, performance assessments, and capacity planning to proactively address potential issues.

· Stay current with emerging networking technologies (e.g., SD-WAN, 5G, cloud networking) and industry trends to drive innovation.

· Prepare and manage the network budget, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation.

· Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the team, fostering professional growth and skill development.

· Lead incident response efforts, ensuring rapid resolution of network outages and post-mortem analysis to prevent recurrence.

· Other duties as assigned

Location:

· GPC has two work locations to choose from, Atlanta or Dallas office.

· We offer a Flexible Work Policy that permits eligible employees to work a hybrid remote schedule.

Desired Qualifications & Experiences:

· Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

· 12+ years of experience in network engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial role.

· Strong expertise in site reliability engineering (SRE) practices, including SLAs/SLOs, error budgets, and observability frameworks.

· Deep knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS) and technologies (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Arista).

· Experience with cloud networking (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid connectivity solutions (e.g., Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, VPN).

· Proficiency in network monitoring and management tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios, Prometheus, Grafana).

· Proven leadership and team management skills, with a track record of building high-performing teams.

· Strong understanding of network security principles, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and zero-trust architectures.

· Experience with automation tools and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform) to streamline network operations.

· Professional certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent are highly desirable.

· Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience with large-scale, enterprise-level WAN and data center networks.

· Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

· Knowledge of emerging technologies such as SD-WAN, 5G, or network function virtualization (NFV).

· Previous experience managing budgets and vendor relationships in a network engineering context.

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