Strike Team Engineer II

Tire Rack; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Strike Team Engineer II at Tire Rack plays a critical role in keeping our network and server infrastructure running smoothly. This hands-on role supports daily operations and fast-moving projects, working with a smart engineering team to deploy, maintain, and improve systems powering our business.

Ideal candidates enjoy problem-solving across platforms, contribute to short-term high-impact projects, and communicate effectively within a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field.
• Experience administering 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.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects.

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.
• Perform QA testing and identify reliability, performance, and capacity risks.
• Assist with network and power capacity planning.
• Schedule, coordinate, and track hardware maintenance.
• Install and support network and data cabling infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures and guides.
• Provide technical assistance and knowledge sharing to IT team.
• Monitor project progress and provide status updates to management.
• Work with other IT teams and stakeholders to complete assignments.

Skills

Linux/Windows administration

Network infrastructure planning

Data cabling

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Net Eng

Tools

Linux

Windows Server

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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.

Work Schedule

• Standard Days: Monday – Friday
• Occasional weekends may be required based on project or business needs
• Standard Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (additional hours may be 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.