Network Solution Architect

Job Description:

DXC Technology (NYSE:DXC) - where brilliant people embrace change and seize opportunities to advance their careers and amplify customer success. 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 mission critical IT services that move the world. DXC.com

DXC provide IT managed services and solutions that help our customers do things faster and smarter and provide them with sustainable competitive advantage. We help customers to take advantage of the key technology trends that are shaping the business landscape and in readiness for what comes next.

This is a unique opportunity to join our Network Solution team, as a Solution Architect of Secure Network solutions for DXC’s key clients in Federal Government, Finance and Mining.

•  As the successful candidate you will be someone who has experience in the design and deployment of enterprise networking technologies looking to step up to solution architecture, or will already performing in a solutioning or consulting role today.
• You will lead the solution development of technology-based pursuits, perform technical oversight of during solution execution and perform consulting engagements of technology strategies.
• The environment includes client technology managers, project management, architects and technology SME’s with whom you will interface to represent DXC’s networking innovation agenda.
• The role requires an end to end perspective; understanding the business need and scope; developing the network solution, being cognisant of the supporting business processes; guide and support the solution build and implementation; and, understand the need and transition to BAU support

NOTE: This role will be working with DXC government clients and it is highly desirable that you are working from DXC’s Adelaide or Canberra office complex with our dedicated account teams. To hold Australian Government Security clearance current or have held in the recent past is essential.

Experience:

• Minimum 10+ years working for a large systems integrator and/or
• Minimum 5+ years performing professional services in network design and engineering or as a solution architect
• Minimum 3+ years working closely with Account Management
• Proven presentation and communication skills - essential
• Demonstrated experience in providing thought leadership and technical authority in Network and Security technology domain through understanding of the relevant products, services and solution roadmaps across multiple product vendors
• Demonstrated experience in producing high quality SOW and Designs
• Demonstrated experience presenting to senior stakeholders at General Manager level or above
• Demonstrated experience in complex technical solution selling and/or consultative selling and delivery.
• Demonstrated experience working with networking OEM vendors and distributors in the preparation of BOMs and quotes
• Demonstrated presales knowledge of Network solutions across multiple vendors (Cisco, HPE/Aruba, Arista, F5, Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Fortinet)

Responsibilities:

• Develop and be accountable for: proposals and statements of work, competitive costing, commercial proposal integration, and business case alignment of solutions, which are of high quality, fit-for-purpose, and meet customers’ specifications, strategic direction, technology context, and business requirements.
• Development of technology roadmaps and future-state architectures aligned to clients’ business strategy. – Desirable  
• Assist in delivery of services, by providing technical oversight of solution delivery and consulting services during startup, deliver and transition to operations stages of projects, and ongoing high-level escalations.
• Development of solutions that allow our customers to yield the highest demonstrable value to achieve their business needs.
• Development of responses to product and professional service tenders, managed service experience is desirable.

DXC Technology is dedicated to ‘putting its people first’. We offer competitive remuneration; benefits, training and career opportunities and a culture that demonstrates our employees are our priority.

Some of our benefits include but not limited to:

• DXC University
• Education Assistance
• Reward & Recognition
• Staff Referral Program
• Novated Leasing
• Health Insurance (discount program)
• Volunteer Days / Emergency Services

DXC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees

If you're interested in the role and your skills and experience match what we're looking for, please apply!

Trust, Transform & Thrive with a company whose mission is to lead clients on their digital transformation journeys, DXC Technology will be recognized globally as a force multiplier, enabling clients to seize the opportunities presented by today's rapidly changing technologies.

If you are a self-starter with a strong customer focus and a results oriented approach complimented by your strong verbal and written communication skills, we would like to hear from you. 

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