Strike Team Engineer II

Location: South Bend, Indiana (On-Site)

About the Role

The Strike Team Engineer II plays a critical role in keeping Tire Rack’s network and server infrastructure running smoothly. This position supports both daily operations and fast-moving project work, stepping in where expertise and execution are needed most. You’ll work alongside a highly skilled engineering team to deploy, maintain, and improve systems that power our business.

This role is ideal for a hands-on IT professional who enjoys problem-solving, working across platforms, and contributing to short-term, high-impact technical projects.

Description

What You’ll Do

Design, implement, and manage network and information systems
Set up, configure, and support Linux and Windows servers
Monitor systems and resolve recurring or complex technical issues
Perform quality assurance testing and identify system reliability risks
Schedule, track, and support hardware maintenance activities
Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and operational guides
Provide technical support and guidance to team members
Deliver status updates and progress reports to management and project leaders
Support special projects and perform additional duties as needed

What We’re Looking For

You bring both technical skill and a collaborative mindset to your work. You enjoy digging into problems, learning new systems, and supporting a team environment.
Experience working with IT systems in a professional environment
Hands-on Linux and Windows system administration experience
Experience with network and power capacity planning
Understanding of network infrastructure and data cabling
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Bachelor’s degree required

Why Join Tire Rack?

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.

Hours

Monday – Friday
Occasional weekends may be required based on project or business needs
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (additional hours may be required)

Benefits

Benefits include paid vacation days and holidays, comprehensive health insurance, optional 401(k) plan, and employee wellness program.

This brief summary of benefits is a guideline only and is subject to change at any time. For complete details, please contact Human Resources.

Vacation Days and Holidays

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.

Insurance

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.

401(k) Plan

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.

Employee Wellness Program

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.

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