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DXC Technology seeks a Solution Architect to work in Brisbane, partnering with stakeholders, delivery teams and partners to translate business priorities into practical architectures and roadmaps. The role blends strategic thinking with technical leadership and strong stakeholder engagement, aligned with enterprise architecture and managed services. You will develop architecture artefacts, business cases and option analyses, run workshops and present value propositions to technical and non-technical audiences. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in solution or consulting architecture, deep Azure and hybrid cloud expertise, and proven government or enterprise experience. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight Azure Entra ID security and business impact, include roadmaps and cases, and craft a concise cover note showing your ability to influence outcomes and collaborate with vendors.

Job Description:

DXC Technology (NYSE:DXC) - where brilliant people embrace change and seize opportunities to advance their careers and amplify customer success.  People are the heart of our business. We support each other and work as a team, globally and locally to deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues. We live in more than 70 countries, speak multiple languages and work with over 6,000 customers on almost every continent. We use the power of technology to deliver technology services that move the world. DXC.com 

About the role - We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to work closely with customer stakeholders, delivery teams and technology partners to shape initiatives and design technology solutions that support strategic business outcomes. This role bridges strategy and delivery, turning business priorities, roadmap initiatives and operational challenges into practical, costed and achievable solutions. Based on-site with the customer in Brisbane, you will combine strategic thinking, technical leadership and stakeholder engagement to help define future-state solutions aligned with enterprise architecture principles and managed services operating models.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with customer stakeholders to identify strategic initiatives and opportunities for technology improvement.
• Review current services, platforms and operating models to identify optimisation and transformation opportunities.
• Translate roadmap initiatives into practical programs, projects and solution designs.
• Facilitate workshops to define business outcomes, requirements, assumptions and success measures.
• Assess existing platforms and services from technical, operational and commercial perspectives.
• Develop solution options with clear consideration of cost, risk, complexity and business value.
• Prepare architecture artefacts, concept papers, options analyses, business cases and recommendations.
• Build proofs of concept, prototypes and minimum viable solutions where appropriate.
• Present recommendations and value propositions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of technology roadmaps aligned to customer objectives.
• Assess emerging technologies and industry trends for relevance to the customer environment.
• Ensure proposed solutions align with enterprise architecture principles, security requirements and support models.
• Provide architectural guidance during project mobilisation and delivery.
• Support the transition of approved solutions into delivery and operational support teams.
• Collaborate with vendors, partners and engineering teams to develop innovative, supportable solutions.

Experience and Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years’ experience in solution architecture, consulting architecture, technical consulting or similar roles.
• Strong experience in Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud architecture.
• Demonstrated success working directly with customers to identify opportunities and shape technology initiatives.
• Experience designing future-state architectures using Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Azure Local and related cloud-native services.
• Proven ability to develop business cases, options analyses and strategic technology recommendations.
• Experience working in complex enterprise environments, ideally across managed services, government or critical infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of modern digital technologies, security architectures and cloud transformation.
• Familiarity with agile and lean delivery methodologies, including SAFe, Scrum and DevOps.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with executives, business stakeholders and technical teams.

Desired Technical Expertise

• Microsoft Azure architecture and cloud transformation.
• Microsoft Entra ID and modern identity architecture.
• Hybrid cloud and Azure Local solutions.
• Modern workplace technologies, including Microsoft 365, Intune and endpoint management.
• Security architecture, including Zero Trust, SASE, SSE and network segmentation.
• Infrastructure modernisation and data centre transformation.
• Application modernisation and platform migration.
• Architecture modelling, business case development and technology strategy.

Skills and Competencies

• Strategic thinking across business, operational and technology domains.
• Ability to translate business challenges into practical, executable technology solutions.
• Strong consulting, stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
• Ability to develop business-aligned value propositions and transformation strategies.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with suppliers, partners and engineering teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Excellent written, diagrammatic and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Strong customer focus and the ability to build trusted advisor relationships.

Why Join us

This is an opportunity to work in a strategic customer-facing role where you can influence technology direction, shape future-state solutions and work across complex enterprise environments. You will collaborate with experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful transformation initiatives and help deliver practical outcomes for a high-profile government customer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer  

DXC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome submissions from people from all walks of life. We celebrate our diversity and recognise it is the unique contributions of our people that give us our edge.  

Accommodation of special needs for qualified candidates may be considered within the framework of the DXC Accommodation Policy. In addition, DXC Technology is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to support qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. 

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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