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• Architect and maintain Holley’s enterprise network infrastructure, including Meraki-based LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, Cisco wireless, VPN, and firewall environments.
• Design scalable, fault-tolerant network topologies that support distributed operations, cloud integration, and zero-trust principles.
• Lead network modernization efforts, driving toward simplified, automated, and cloud-friendly designs.

• Active Directory and User Management: Manage AD Users, groups, OU structures and GPO policies to control network resources.
• System Administration and Maintenance: Execute monthly patch management using ManageEngine.
• Network Services: Manage core network services including DNS, DHCP, etc.
• Virtualization: Support VMware and Nutanix virtual environments.
• Data Protection: Use Veeam to ensure regular backup/restore operations.
• Monitoring and Automation: Proactively monitor server performance and use PowerShell to automate routine tasks.
• Provide technical support for OS and hardware issues.

• Manage and optimize network connectivity across Azure and AWS, including VPCs, VNets, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateways, and hybrid connectivity.
• Implement secure interconnectivity between cloud and on-prem resources to support high-performance, reliable applications and services.
• Collaborate with cloud architects to ensure network designs align with security, compliance, and cost objectives.

• Proactively monitor and maintain network performance, availability, and capacity using modern monitoring tools.
• Serve as escalation point for complex networking issues—analyzing traffic flows, packet captures, and device configurations to get to root cause fast.
• Lead incident response and remediation efforts for network outages or anomalies.
• Install/troubleshoot, copper and fiber optic cables.

• Partner with cybersecurity teams to design and enforce secure network boundaries, segmentation, and access policies.
• Maintain firewall policies, VPN configurations, and endpoint security enforcement at the network level.
• Support audit, compliance, and documentation efforts with complete and up-to-date network diagrams and configs.

• Manage relationships with networking vendors and ISPs, including service contracts, escalations, and SLA tracking.
• Lead or support network-related projects across facility expansions, cloud migrations, or platform changes.
• Help establish network standards, change controls, and best practices across the environment.

• 5+ years of enterprise network engineering experience, with at least 3+ years managing Meraki network environments.
• Strong command of LAN/WAN, static routing , switching, wireless, and firewall technologies.
• Hands-on experience designing and managing cloud networking in Azure and AWS—including hybrid cloud connectivity.
• Expertise with VPNs, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, SD-WAN, and network segmentation strategies.
• Strong Server and Virtualization experience
• Skilled in using diagnostic tools (e.g., Wireshark, packet analyzers, Meraki Dashboard, CloudWatch) for root-cause troubleshooting.
• Strong documentation skills—comfortable maintaining diagrams, standards, and configuration baselines.
• Excellent communicator and collaborator—you can translate complex network realities into business-impacting solutions.

• ITIL exposure .
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code concepts or automation tools like Terraform or Ansible for networking.
• Exposure to NAC, Zero Trust networking models, or SASE frameworks.
• Networking certifications (e.g., CCNP, Azure Network Engineer Associate, AWS Advanced Networking).

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one.
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and9paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
• Employee discounts on Holley Performance Brands products, events,and partnerships
• Education Assistance program

Holley is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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