AWS Technical Architect, DXC Technology
IT services and consulting company
Job no longer available
IT services and consulting company
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To use the power of technology to build better futures for customers, colleagues, environment and communities, help their customers deliver business impact, and to be the employer of choice.
Role
Who you are
- Due to Security clearance requirements candidates must be UK national/British passport holder/Single nationality and resided in the UK for 5 years
- Several years of experience as an AWS Technical Architect, in public cloud environments with hands on background
- Experience in collaborating with DevOps Engineers and stakeholders to lead and deliver projects
- Proficiency in deploying Landing Zone, particularly Secure Landing Zone/PALZ
- Practical experience in CI/CD on AWS, utilizing tools like Jenkins
- Expertise in managing and maintaining secure AWS cloud environments and various AWS security services
- Experience with authentication and authorization protocols such as Keycloak/Redhat SSO, OAUTH2, SAML, and OIDC
- Proficiency in designing and implementing cloud-native solutions, including landing zones, containers, CI/CD pipelines, network, IAM, and programmable infrastructure
- Knowledge and experience in infrastructure as code solutions using tools like Terraform, Jenkins, Python, or PowerShell
- Proficiency in containerization using EKS, ECS, and ECR, along with understanding of release management techniques
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
- Understanding of AWS account structures, including Master Payer Account, linked accounts, and AWS Organizations
- Expertise in AWS services related to security, networking, and monitoring
- Experience with network concepts such as VPC peering, gateways, Route 53, IPAM, CIDR management, and hybrid networks
- Proficiency in tools like Git/GitHub, Confluence, Jira, and ServiceNow
- Understanding of additional AWS services like WorkSpaces, AWS Managed AD, and Palo Alto
- Knowledge of AWS managed database services and collaboration in building, testing, and deploying global infrastructure
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with peers to solve complex technical issues
- Ability to work in an Agile environment, drive continuous improvement, and maintain attention to detail
- Hold any two AWS Associate Certifications or one AWS Professional/Specialty Certification
- Must possess security clearance for employment in the public sector or have UK settlement status (ILR) to be eligible for security clearance
What the job involves
- As an AWS Technical Architect, you will be responsible for translating high-level solutions into detailed architectural designs, ensuring client satisfaction throughout the delivery process
- Your role encompasses managing complex cloud solutions on the AWS platform
- Solution Design: Architecting cloud solutions on AWS according to business requirements, covering infrastructure design, application architecture, security, and integration patterns
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Utilizing AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK to define infrastructure as code, enabling automated provisioning and management of AWS resources
- Cloud Migration: Assisting in migrating on-premises infrastructure and applications to AWS cloud with minimal disruption and optimal performance
- Security and Compliance: Implementing security best practices and compliance standards within AWS environments, including identity and access management, encryption, and network security
- Cost Optimization: Designing cost-effective solutions by selecting appropriate AWS services and implementing cost management strategies
- High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Designing architectures for high availability and disaster recovery using AWS services
- Performance Optimization: Tuning configurations and leveraging AWS services for optimal performance of applications and infrastructure
- Monitoring and Logging: Implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using AWS CloudWatch and CloudTrail to ensure the health, performance, and security of AWS environments
- Automation and DevOps: Promoting DevOps practices by automating infrastructure deployment and software delivery pipelines using AWS DevOps tools
- Technical Leadership and Collaboration: Providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to team members, collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Continuous Learning and Innovation: Staying updated with the latest AWS services and best practices, driving innovation for improved efficiency and reliability of AWS solutions
Otta's take
Theo Margolius
COO of Otta
Formed in 2017 as part of a merger with Computer Sciences Corporation, DXC has swiftly developed into a global leader in the digital transformation space, providing IT services to numerous enterprise businesses, including over half of FTSE 500-listed companies. Operating across diverse fields such as aerospace, banking, life sciences and transportation, DXC offers a full suite of data analytics, cloud technology, IT consulting and cybersecurity services to help support modernisation in almost any sector.
DXC’s rapid expansion has led to some teething problems. After a rash of large acquisitions shortly after its founding (Tribidge, Molina Medicaid Solutions and Luxoft to name just a few), DXC then went through a period of restructuring, reducing its headcount in some of its markets to allow it to compete with rivals in the IT consulting space such as Deloitte. This has paid off as DXC has returned to profitability after several years of operating at a loss while it consolidated.
DXC had a major PR win in 2022, partnering with Manchester United to be its sleeve sponsor and to help drive the club’s digital transformation. DXC is planning to move forward with a back-to-basics focus on its cybersecurity offering and is seeing major growth in this sector. It is also focusing development on its DXC Platform X technology, having formed a partnership with Dynatrace in 2022 to improve its speed and efficiency.
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Company values
- Deliver: We do what we say we are going to do.
- Do the right thing: We act with integrity.
- Care: We take care of each other and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging.
- Collaborate: We work as a team - globally and locally.
- Community: We believe in stewardship and building a sustainable company that supports our communities.
Company HQ
Ashburn, VA
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Founders
Mike Salvino
(CEO, not founder)President, Chairman and CEO of DXC Technology. Was previously Managing Director at Carrick Capital Partners. Before that was Group Chief Executive with Accenture and Global Sales & Accounts Co-Leader for Aon Hewitt.
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