Strike Team Engineer II

The Reinalt-Thomas Corporation; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tire Rack is seeking a Strike Team Engineer II to join the IT Strike Team Network Engineering group in South Bend, IN. You will help design, implement, troubleshoot, and support our network and server infrastructure while contributing to time‑sensitive technology projects across the organization.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on problem solver comfortable with both network and server environments and able to communicate effectively with project managers and business partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience administering Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Experience supporting network and server infrastructure.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, manage, and support information and network systems.
• Configure, maintain, and operate Linux and Windows servers.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and identify recurring problems.
• Support infrastructure projects with short timelines and changing priorities.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures and documentation.
• Provide knowledge sharing to IT team members and stakeholders.

Skills

Linux

Windows

Network infrastructure

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Strike Team Engineer II

Department: TR IT Strike Team Network Engineering
Reports To: Assistant Vice President of Systems Engineering
Location: South Bend, IN

Build. Troubleshoot. Deliver.

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.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional experience working with IT systems and infrastructure.
• Experience administering both Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with network and power capacity planning.
• Solid understanding of network infrastructure and data cabling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects or assignments.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

What Makes You Successful

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.

Work Schedule & Travel

Work Days: Monday through Friday. Occasional Saturdays and Sundays may be necessary.

Work Hours: Normal work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Additional hours may be necessary based on project requirements, operational needs, or infrastructure activities.

Travel: Local travel is required.

Join the Team

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.