System Architect

Job Description:

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private, and hybrid clouds. The world’s largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services across the Enterprise Technology Stack to drive new performance levels, competitiveness, and customer experience. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com. 

Location: Washington, DC Metro (Hybrid).  Hybrid role with 2–3 days onsite at client locations. Candidates within 25 miles of a DXC office are expected to be on-site two days per week.

Overview:  The System Architect provides technical leadership and architectural vision for large-scale, mission-critical enterprise systems. This role ensures interoperability, scalability, resilience, and security across all Agile Release Trains (ARTs) and system components. The architect collaborates with cross-functional teams to define, govern, and communicate the solution architecture, aligning with DOD enterprise architecture, cybersecurity standards, and cloud modernization objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the architectural vision to ensure alignment with DOD enterprise architecture and modernization roadmaps.

• Lead system and interface integration, ensuring technical coherence and compliance with cybersecurity and cloud standards.

• Oversee adoption of low-code/no-code platforms (e.g., Oracle APEX) to reduce technical debt and accelerate modernization.

• Provide subject matter expertise in PeopleSoft HCM and Global Payroll for de-customization, performance optimization, and upgrade planning.

• Guide alignment with Oracle SaaS capabilities and DevSecOps best practices.

• Collaborate with Agile teams to support design decisions for current and future features.

• Ensure architectural runway management and support for continuous delivery in SAFe Agile environments.

• Support requirements development, traceability, and technical reviews for system requirements.

• Integrate principles of cybersecurity, auditability, and compliance into all architectural decisions.

• Mentor and coach technical teams on architecture standards, best practices, and solution delivery.

Required Skills & Experience

• DOD Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain one.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture, including large-scale system modernization.

• At least 5 years of experience designing and integrating Oracle PeopleSoft HCM or Global Payroll in federal or defense programs.

• Proven expertise in cloud architecture, integration strategy, and performance tuning.

• Experience implementing low-code/no-code platforms (preferably Oracle APEX).

• Strong background in SAFe Agile delivery and architectural runway management.

• Excellent communication, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: TOGAF, SAFe Architect, Oracle Certified Professional.

• Experience with data architecture, cloud migration, and DevSecOps practices.

• Familiarity with DOD HR/pay processes and enterprise-scale application design.

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