Network Engineer III
About the role
We handle relocation for anyone interested outside of the Hampton Roads, VA area
Engineer III
scalable, secure, and highly available network solutions
Network Engineering
- Design and implement enterprise network solutions across
LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and data center environments
- Develop scalable architectures to support
high availability, performance, and resiliency
- Lead the deployment of routing, switching, and network security technologies
Advanced Troubleshooting
- Serve as Tier 3 escalation for complex network incidents and outages
- Perform deep packet and flow analysis and root cause investigations
- Resolve issues related to routing, latency, connectivity, and network performance
Network Operations Support
- Support operational teams with complex network troubleshooting
- Participate in major incident response and post-incident reviews
- Assist with capacity planning and performance optimization
Infrastructure Modernization
- Lead upgrades and modernization projects such as:
- SD-WAN deployments
- Network segmentation initiatives
- Cloud network integration
- Data center network upgrades
Documentation & Standards
- Maintain architecture diagrams and technical documentation
- Establish configuration standards and best practices
- Support change management and operational procedures
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with:
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Security teams
Cloud teams
Application teams
to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability
- Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Governance & Standards
- Maintain architecture documentation, diagrams, and runbooks
- Participate in governance forums (CAB, architecture review boards)
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve:
- Network resiliency and performance
- Operational simplicity and automation
- Lead proof-of-concepts (POCs) and pilot programs
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in network engineering
- Hands-on experience with:
- Routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, MPLS)
- Data center networking (leaf-spine, EVPN/VXLAN)
- WAN / SD-WAN architectures
- Network security, segmentation, and firewalls
- Hands-on experience with:
- Cisco (ACI), Aruba
- Fortinet / Palo Alto
- F5 (load balancing)
- Infoblox (DNS/DHCP/IPAM)
- Experience designing
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications such as (any of the following):
- Cisco professional certifications
- Palo Alto professional certifications
- Fortinet professional certifications
- Aruba professional certifications
- F5 professional certifications
Key Competencies
- Advanced troubleshooting skills
- Ability to mentor junior engineers
- Strong documentation and communication skills
Success Metrics
- Review and validate enterprise network diagrams and documents within
90 days
- Participate in delivery of key transformation initiatives:
- Retail store network modernization
- Data center transformation
- Reduce network-related incidents through improved support workflow
- Improve cost efficiency via standardization and vendor optimization
Projected Salary Range: $99,000 - $124,00 20% annual bonus opportunity + other incentives
Family Dollar is an equal opportunity employer and committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
Full time
510 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320
IT Engineering
Family Dollar
Not included in the source posting: benefits.
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