Principal Azure Architect

DXC Technology Company; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will drive architecture, roadmaps and secure-by-design solutions, shaping data, analytics and AI adoption, while guiding cross‑domain teams and executive workshops. The role requires senior Azure expertise in regulated environments and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Extensive enterprise Azure architecture experience in regulated environments.
• Proven track record delivering cloud modernisation from strategy 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—bridging executive outcomes and engineering detail.
• AZ-305 strongly preferred; AZ-500, AZ-700, AZ-400; TOGAF advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 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 aligned with Zero Trust and government requirements.
• Shape responsible 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

Stakeholder management

Industry compliance (ISM/PSPF)

Executive engagement

Tools

Azure Well‑Architected Framework

Zero Trust

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.

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. We stand by the ‘bring your whole‑self to work’ philosophy. It is our inclusive culture that powers our results, and our company grows only if our people grow.

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.