About the role

What will you do at Dollar Tree Stores?

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

General Summary:

Family Dollar is seeking a highly capable Systems Engineer, to design, deliver, and operate our hybrid infrastructure platforms. This role is responsible for cloud, virtualization, storage, and core systems across both on-premises and public cloud environments.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth and brings a forward-looking mindset focused on automation, scalability, reliability, and cost optimization.

Principal Duties &

Responsibilities

Hybrid Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering
Design, implementation, and operations of hybrid environments (public cloud + on-prem)
Manage and optimize virtualization platforms including VMware and oVirt
Partner with network, security, and application teams to support enterprise-wide initiatives
Systems & Platform Engineering
Ensure stability, security, and performance of Linux and Windows server environments
Standardize builds, patching, and lifecycle management
Automation & Modernization
Utilize Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automation initiatives using tools like Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, and Bash
Reduce manual operations and improve deployment consistency
Operational Excellence
Monitor system health, performance, and capacity; proactively resolve issues to ensure high availability
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with network, security, and application teams to support enterprise initiatives
Support large-scale programs including migrations, modernization, and separation activities
Documentation & Governance
Maintain clear documentation of architecture, processes, and operational procedures
Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and governance standards
Position

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
7+ years of experience in systems or infrastructure engineering
Strong expertise in hybrid cloud environments and virtualization (VMware, oVirt)
Deep knowledge of Linux and Windows server administration
Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Ansible)
Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to operate in fast-paced environments and manage competing priorities

Nice to Have

(Preferred Skills)
Experience with public cloud platforms (OCI, Azure, or GCP)
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Exposure to monitoring/observability tools (Datadog, Zabbix, etc.)
Experience in large-scale transformation or infrastructure separation program
“Projected Salary Range: $99,000 - $111,500”.
Family Dollar is an equal opportunity employer and committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and makes 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

Which skills does this role require?

Hybrid Cloud EngineeringVMwareoVirtLinux AdministrationWindows Server AdministrationTerraformAnsiblePowerShellBashInfrastructure-as-CodeVirtualizationCloud OptimizationSystem MonitoringCapacity PlanningStakeholder ManagementDocumentationHybrid CloudLinuxWindows ServerCloud ComputingSystems EngineeringPatchingLifecycle ManagementModernizationScalabilityReliabilityCost OptimizationGovernanceCompliance

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