Systems Engineer

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

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