Principal Azure Architect

3001 Dxc Technology Australia Pty Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking a Principal Azure Architect to lead cloud modernisation, data and AI strategy for a major Australian Government agency on an enterprise Azure platform.

You will drive architecture, governance and security across a mature Azure environment, shaping roadmaps and executive workshops while guiding cross-domain teams in a complex, regulated setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive enterprise Azure architecture experience in regulated environments.
• Proven track record delivering cloud modernization from strategy through production.
• Strong knowledge of Azure governance, security, networking and identity at scale.
• Experience with ISM, PSPF, Essential Eight and government assurance requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management — comfortable moving between executive outcomes and engineering detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, modernization and innovation across a mature Azure environment.
• Develop roadmaps covering applications, integration, data, AI, security and cost optimization.
• Design secure-by-design solutions using Zero Trust, ISM/PSPF alignment and Azure Well-Architected Framework.
• Shape responsible adoption of data, analytics and AI capabilities including Microsoft Foundry and Copilot.
• Lead executive and technical workshops, present to architecture review boards and guide cross-domain teams.
• Drive platform engineering, DevSecOps and reusable IaC patterns across the practice.

Skills

Azure architecture

Cloud modernization

Governance & security

DevSecOps

IaC

Stakeholder management

Executive workshops

Tools

Azure Well-Architected Framework

Microsoft Foundry

Copilot

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Description:

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organisations — helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernisation, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernises, secures, and operates some of the world’s most complex technology estates. Learn more on dxc.com

We’re looking for a Principal Azure Architect to lead cloud modernisation, data and AI strategy for a major Australian Government agency on an established, enterprise-scale Azure platform.

What you’ll do:

• Lead architecture, modernisation and innovation across a mature Azure environment
• Develop roadmaps covering applications, integration, data, AI, security and cost optimisation
• Design secure-by-design solutions using Zero Trust, ISM/PSPF alignment and Azure Well-Architected Framework
• Shape responsible adoption of data, analytics and AI capabilities including Microsoft Foundry and Copilot
• Lead executive and technical workshops, present to architecture review boards and guide cross-domain teams
• Drive platform engineering, DevSecOps and reusable IaC patterns across the practice

What you’ll bring:

• Extensive enterprise Azure architecture experience in complex, regulated environments
• Proven track record delivering cloud modernisation from strategy through to production
• Strong knowledge of Azure governance, security, networking and identity at scale
• Experience with ISM, PSPF, Essential Eight and government assurance requirements
• Excellent stakeholder management — comfortable moving between executive outcomes and engineering detail
• AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect Expert) strongly preferred; AZ-500, AZ-700, AZ-400, TOGAF advantageous

Requirements:

• Australian citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance

Our culture and benefits

DXC is committed to building better futures for our customers, colleagues, environment, and communities. We take care of each other and foster a culture of inclusion, belonging and corporate citizenship. We put this to action developing and implementing societal initiatives within our Social Impact Practice. #WeAreDXC

As an employer of choice, our “people first” philosophy means we offer competitive remuneration, benefits, training, and career opportunities that reflect our commitment to improving the lives of our employees, and the communities in which we live and work.