Position Details

Type Full-Time

Experience lead

Exp. Years 10-15+ years

Education Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

Category Networking & Telecom

About this role

Dollar Tree seeks a Network Architect to define enterprise network strategy for a hybrid multi-cloud environment, design large-scale data center and retail network solutions, and lead architectural governance and modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Define and maintain enterprise network architecture roadmap
Develop reference architectures for LAN/WAN/SD-WAN and data center
Lead design authority for complex network solutions
Drive modernization of retail store networks and data centers
Lead proof-of-concepts and vendor optimization

Technical Overview

Extensive network architecture with multi-site/global reach; data center leaf-spine, EVPN/VXLAN, WAN/SD-WAN, cross-functional collaboration with security, cloud, and application teams; hands-on with major network gear and vendors

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior network architect with 10+ years of enterprise networking experience, strong data center and multi-cloud networking expertise, and hands-on with Cisco ACI, Fortinet, and Infoblox. They should lead architecture decisions across large-scale multi-site networks and communicate effectively with executives.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's degree in computer scienceInformation Technologyor related field10-15+ years of experience in network engineeringincluding architecture rolesDeep expertise in routing & switching (BGPOSPFMPLS)Data center networking (leaf-spineEVPN/VXLAN)WAN / SD-WAN architecturesNetwork securitysegmentationand firewallsHands-on experience with Cisco (ACI)ArubaFortinet / Palo AltoF5 (load balancing)Infoblox (DNS/DHCP/IPAM)

Nice-to-Have Skills

CCIEJNCIE (or equivalent)Multi-cloud networking (AzureGCPOCI)Automation (PythonAnsibleTerraform)Zero Trust and modern security frameworks

Tools & Platforms

Cisco NetworkingFortinetPalo AltoEVPN/VXLANF5InfobloxACI

Required Skills

LAN/WAN/SD-WANData center networkingleaf-spineEVPN/VXLANWAN/SD-WANnetwork securitysegmentationfirewallsCisco ACIArubaFortinetPalo AltoF5Infoblox

Hard Skills

LAN / WAN / SD-WANData center networkingLeaf-spineEVPN/VXLANCloud networkingHybrid cloud architectureNetworking securityZero TrustFirewall administrationDNS/DHCP/IPAMBGPOSPFMPLSCisco ACIFortinetPalo AltoF5 load balancingInfoblox

Soft Skills

Executive-level communicationStrategic thinkingLeadershipStakeholder alignmentCross-functional collaboration

Certifications

Preferred

CCIEJNCIE

Industry & Role

Industry Retail

Job Function Architect and govern enterprise network strategy for a large-scale retail enterprise

Role Subtype Network Architect

Tech Domains Cisco Networking, Fortinet, Palo Alto, EVPN/VXLAN, Data Center Networking, WAN / SD-WAN, Zero Trust, Network Security, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, Leaf-Spine

Keywords for Your Resume

network architectenterprise network architectureLAN / WAN / SD-WANdata center networkingleaf-spineEVPN/VXLANcloud networkinghybrid cloudnetwork securityzero trustCisco ACIFortinetPalo AltoF5InfobloxBGPOSPFMPLSmulti-cloud networkinghybrid multi-cloudva retailduplexCABarchitecture review boardsEVPN VXLANZero Trust

Deal Breakers

Must be willing to work in Chesapeake, VA, Lack of 10+ years of architectural experience, No experience with Cisco ACI or Infoblox

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