Network Engineer - Experienced - On-site

The Network Engineeris responsible for the design, implementation, monitoring, and ongoing support of the company's network infrastructure across multiple retail store locations, a distribution center, and a centralized support center. This role ensures reliable, secure, and high-performance connectivity for business-critical systems and network-connected devices, including point-of-sale (POS) systems, handheld scanners, wireless access points, cameras, and other operational technologies.

The position is based in an office environment, requiring periods of sitting and the operation of standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and other office tools. Work hours are typically 8-5, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend hours as needed.

We offer premium benefits to keep your life moving.

• Flexible Spending Account
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(K) with company match
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Closed Sundays and Holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day)
• Discounts on Products and Services
• Employee Referral Program
• Paid Training and Reimbursement for ASE Certifications
• Career Growth Opportunities with a Growing Company

At Belle Tire, we believe you deserve a better experience when it comes to tires and vehicle services. That starts with hiring people who genuinely care - that's the Belle Tire Difference
. With over 180 locations and 3,000 dedicated employees across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, we are your one-stop shop for tires, wheels, and full-service automotive repairs. Our services include alignments, brakes, batteries, heating and cooling, oil changes, auto glass repair, and more.

Since 1922, we've done what it takes to keep life moving for our customers and employees. We live by a shared set of values: Customer Satisfaction is the Bottom Line, we always Do the Right Thing, we Set the Tone with a positive attitude, we believe We Are They - there is no "us" and "them" here, and we Walk the Walk by following through on our commitments.

These beliefs shape a culture of trust, respect, and pride, making Belle Tire a great place to build your career.

What You llDo

Network Design & Operations

• Design, deploy, and maintain WAN, LAN, and WLAN infrastructure across retail stores, distribution facilities, and support centers
• Manage internet connectivity, site-to-site VPNs, SD-WAN, MPLS, or broadband connections
• Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity to ensure uptime and scalability
• Configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless controllers

Retail & Distribution Network Support

• Ensure reliable connectivity for POS systems, inventory systems, handheld devices, and IoT/operational equipment
• Support store openings, relocations, and remodels, including circuit provisioning and on-site/network readiness
• Troubleshoot network issues affecting store operations, distribution workflows, and corporate users
• Coordinate with ISPs, carriers, and vendors to resolve connectivity issues

Security & Compliance

• Implement and maintain network security controls, including firewalls, VLANs, ACLs, and VPNs
• Support compliance requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS for retail environments)
• Monitor and respond to network security events and vulnerabilities
• Maintain secure segmentation between corporate, guest, and operational networks

Monitoring & Documentation

• Use network monitoring and alerting tools to proactively identify and resolve issues
• Maintain accurate network diagrams, configurations, and documentation
• Track network assets, circuits, and IP address management (IPAM)
• Work closely with IT operations, security, systems, and application teams
• Provide Tier 2/3 network support and participate in on-call rotations as needed
• Assist with vendor evaluations and technology upgrades

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience managing enterprise or multi-site networks
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, and switching
• Experience supporting WAN…