Salary: $180,000 – $260,000

Remote: Hybrid

Job DescriptionLocationAdelaide, Sydney, Brisbane, MelbourneClearanceMust hold AGSVA Baseline clearance minimum, NV1 eligibility is highly desirableWork HoursStandard business hoursPosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Container Solution Architect to join our federal government account. In this critical senior role, you will design, architect, and lead the implementation of enterprise-scale containerised solutions across complex distributed environments. You will serve as the technical authority on container strategy, ensuring alignment with federal compliance requirements, enterprise standards, and organisational objectives.Position LevelEnterprise-level technical leadership role reporting to Account Chief ArchitectKey ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & Solution DesignDesign and architect enterprise-wide container strategies and roadmaps aligned with federal government standards and compliance requirementsLead solution design initiatives for containerised applications across multiple business units and departmentsEstablish enterprise container architecture standards, patterns, and best practicesEnsure architectural decisions meet security, compliance, and performance requirements specific to federal government operationsEvaluate and recommend container technologies, platforms, and tooling solutionsTechnical Leadership & Project LeadershipServe as technical lead on enterprise container platform initiatives and cloud modernisation projectsGuide and mentor engineering teams on containerization best practices and architectural patternsPromote platform engineering practices through reusable architectures, automation patterns, self-service capabilities and standardised deployment models.Lead cross-functional teams in the design and implementation of container solutionsProvide technical oversight and governance for container-based deploymentsEstablish architectural review processes and serve as primary reviewer for container solutionsAzure Cloud & Kubernetes ManagementLead the design and implementation of Azure Container solutions within the enterpriseArchitect and oversee Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) deployments and cluster managementEstablish AKS governance, security policies, and operational standardsEnsure AKS platform architecture aligns with enterprise Azure Landing Zone standards, including governance, networking, identity and operational controls.Manage container registry strategies and image security across Azure environmentsImplement container networking, storage, and security architectures on AzureLead cloud infrastructure planning and optimisation for container workloadsCloud Modernisation & SolutioningDrive enterprise migration initiatives from traditional infrastructure to containerized solutionsLead solution development for complex technical challenges related to containerisationArchitect hybrid and multi-cloud container strategies where applicableEnsure solutions align with Australian Government security frameworks including ISM, PSPF,



Essential Eight and relevant IRAP controlsDevelop and present architectural recommendations to executive and technical stakeholdersOpenShift & Hybrid PlatformsEvaluate OpenShift as an alternative or supplementary containerisation platform where appropriateSupport multi-platform container strategies that may include OpenShift implementationsEnsure interoperability between Azure-hosted and on-premises container platformsSecurity & ComplianceEnsure all container architectures meet federal government security requirementsImplement container security best practices, including image scanning, runtime security, and access controlsDesign and implement container platform architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles, leveraging Microsoft Entra ID, Managed Identities, workload identities and least-privilege access controls.Lead security reviews and vulnerability assessments for container solutionsMaintain compliance with federal information security standards and agency-specific requirementsOperational ExcellenceEstablish container orchestration, monitoring, and logging standardsEstablish observability standards including monitoring, logging, tracing and performance analytics across containerized workloads and platform services.Develop operational runbooks and disaster recovery procedures for containerised environmentsMonitor container platform performance, capacity, and cost optimisationImplement CI/CD pipelines and container deployment automationRequired QualificationsExperience10+ years of IT architecture and infrastructure design experience7+ years of hands‑on experience with containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)5+ years of enterprise architecture in large-scale, multi‑team environments5+ years of cloud architecture experience in enterprise environmentsRequired: 3+ years of hands‑on experience with Azure and AKSDemonstrated experience leading technical teams and architecture initiativesExperience designing solutions for federal government environments or equivalent regulated industriesMust be an Australian Citizen and be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Baseline Security Clearance. NV1 eligibility is highly desirable.Technical SkillsExpert‑level proficiency in Azure Cloud Services (required)Expert‑level proficiency in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) (required)Advanced Kubernetes administration and architecture skillsContainer orchestration and microservices architecture designContainer security, networking, and storage implementationInfrastructure‑as‑Code (Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep)Experience with container registries and image managementCI/CD pipeline design and implementationCloud networking, security,



and compliance architectureOpenShift experience is a plusProfessional CompetenciesStrong technical communication and presentation skills for executive and technical audiencesProven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence without direct authorityStrategic thinking with ability to balance technical excellence and business objectivesProblem‑solving and analytical skills in complex enterprise environmentsAbility to understand and implement federal government compliance and security requirementsProject leadership and program management capabilitiesMentoring and technical team development experienceCertifications & EducationBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)Azure certifications required:Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), orAzure Administrator (AZ-104) plus additional Azure certificationsKubernetes certification (CKA, CKAD, or equivalent) strongly preferredPreferred QualificationsExperience with OpenShift or Red Hat container technologiesExperience with federal government cloud programs (Azure Government, FedRAMP)Familiarity with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd)Demonstrated experience in DevOps transformation initiativesPublished articles, presentations, or open‑source contributions in cloud architecturePrior federal government experience or DoD/IC backgroundFederal compliance certifications (ISM, PSPF, Essential Eight and relevant IRAP controls) a plusWe are an Equal Opportunity EmployerDXC is proud to be an equal prospect 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.Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf.More information on employment scams is available here.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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