Strike Team Engineer II

Tire Rack is looking for a Strike Team Engineer II to join our IT Strike Team Network Engineering team. This role is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation, reliability, and performance of our network and server infrastructure while also contributing to time-sensitive technology projects across the organization.

As a Strike Team Engineer II, you will work on short-timeline, high-priority engagements, helping design, implement, troubleshoot, and support infrastructure solutions. You will collaborate with fellow IT professionals, project managers, and business partners to resolve technical challenges and ensure projects are delivered reliably and efficiently.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver who is comfortable working across both network and server environments, can quickly analyze technical issues, and thrives in a collaborative project-focused environment.

Design, implement, manage, and support information and network systems.

Configure, maintain, and operate Linux and Windows operating system servers.

Troubleshoot complex technical issues and identify opportunities to eliminate recurring problems.

Support infrastructure projects with short timelines and changing priorities.

Perform quality assurance testing and identify potential reliability, performance, and capacity risks.

Assist with network and power capacity planning.

Schedule, coordinate, and track hardware maintenance activities.

Install, troubleshoot, and support network and data cabling infrastructure.

Develop and maintain operational procedures, technical documentation, and troubleshooting guides.

Provide technical assistance and knowledge sharing to fellow IT team members.

Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates to management and project managers.

Work collaboratively with other IT teams and project stakeholders to complete assignments.

Perform other duties as assigned.

The Strike Team Engineer II role requires someone who can jump into unfamiliar technical challenges, quickly understand the environment, and develop practical solutions. You should be comfortable balancing day-to-day infrastructure responsibilities with project work and responding effectively when priorities change.

Success in this role requires:

A hands-on approach to infrastructure and troubleshooting.

Strong attention to detail and a focus on reliability.

The ability to analyze problems and identify root causes.

A willingness to collaborate and share technical knowledge.

The ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

A commitment to completing projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

If you are an experienced IT professional who enjoys solving infrastructure challenges, working across network and server environments, and taking on projects where your technical expertise can make an immediate impact, we'd like to hear from you.

At Tire Rack, technology keeps our business moving—and our engineers make it happen. You’ll be part of a collaborative IT environment where your skills directly support operations, innovation, and customer experience.

We offer competitive pay, strong benefits, and the opportunity to grow your technical career in a stable, high-impact organization.

Monday – Friday

Occasional weekends may be required based on project or business needs

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (additional hours may be required)

You will accrue PTO on the last day of each month, for a total of sixteen (16) days per calendar year. Additional days are earned after four years of full-time service per the policy outlined in our employee handbook (maximum 26 days).

You will receive one (1) business day of regular pay for each holiday for which the company closes. The company currently closes for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

You will be eligible for health insurance coverage on the first day following the completion of your first thirty (30) days of full-time employment.

Tire Rack also offers voluntary dental, vision, life and AD&D, and disability benefits, which you will be eligible to participate in after thirty (30) days of full-time employment.

You will also be eligible to participate in the company's 401(k) plan upon reaching age 21 and completing 1,000 hours of service within the 12-month time-period following your date of hire. Your entry date will be the first day of the month coinciding with or next following the date you satisfy both the age 21 and the hours-of-service eligibility requirements. The company will contribute $1.00 in your name for each $1.00 that you contribute to the Plan, up to a maximum of 6% of the employee's eligible compensation. The company's contribution fully vests after three years of full-time employment.

The employee wellness program's mission is to establish and maintain a workplace culture that supports the health and positive well-being of all company employees. You will have the opportunity to participate in many events and activities to help you achieve your personal well-being goals.

The core of the wellness program consists of periodic on-site biometric screenings, Employee Assistance Program, Take60 lunch and learn sessions, discounted gym memberships, and volunteer opportunities to give back. Access to program information is provided on our internal wellness website, private Facebook group, and wellness bulletin boards.