Network Architect

Dollar Tree•Chesapeake, VA

12d

About The Position

"Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship." The Network Architect serves as the technical authority for enterprise network strategy and design across a large-scale retail enterprise and hybrid multi-cloud environment (Azure, Google Cloud (GCP) Oracle Cloud (OCI) ). This role is responsible for defining and governing a scalable, secure, and resilient network architecture, aligned with business priorities such as store operations, distribution centers, and digital platforms. The architect partners closely with Engineering, Security, and Cloud teams to establish standards, guide complex designs, and lead critical infrastructure modernization initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
10–15+ years of experience in network engineering, including architecture roles
Deep expertise in: 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)

Nice To Haves

Certifications: CCIE, JNCIE (or equivalent)
Experience with: Multi-cloud networking (Azure, GCP, OCI) Hybrid cloud architecture Automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform) Zero Trust and modern security frameworks
Key Competencies Strong architectural and systems thinking Executive-level communication and stakeholder alignment Technical leadership without direct authority Strategic mindset with ability to influence long-term direction
Success Metrics Publish enterprise network architecture standards within 90 days Lead delivery of key transformation initiatives: Retail store network modernization Data center transformation Reduce network-related incidents through improved design Improve cost efficiency via standardization and vendor optimization

Responsibilities

Architecture & Strategy Define and maintain the enterprise network architecture roadmap
Develop reference architectures across: LAN / WAN / SD-WAN Data center (leaf-spine, EVPN/VXLAN) Cloud networking (Azure, GCP, OCI, hybrid)
Align network architecture with enterprise, security, and cloud strategies
Support business-critical environments including retail stores, distribution centers, and corporate networks
Design Authority Act as the final design authority for complex network solutions
Review and approve designs from engineering teams and vendors
Lead architecture decisions for: Data center builds, migrations, and modernization Hybrid and multi-cloud network integration Network segmentation and zero-trust architecture
Technology Leadership Evaluate, select, and standardize networking technologies and vendors
Drive adoption of: Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automation Observability, telemetry, and SRE-aligned monitoring Modern network security frameworks (Zero Trust, micro-segmentation)
Define standards for tools, platforms, and configurations
Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with: Security teams on segmentation, compliance, and risk management Cloud teams on hybrid and multi-cloud networking Application teams to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability
Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Governance & Standards Define and enforce network design standards and best practices
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 Cost efficiency (vendor strategy / FinOps awareness) Operational simplicity and automation
Lead proof-of-concepts (POCs) and pilot programs

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