Agile Project Resource – Network Architecture & Governance

Job Description:

DXC is a leading global provider of products technologies solutions and services to consumers and business. The companys offerings span IT infrastructure global services imaging and printing. We invent engineer and deliver technology solutions that drive business value create social value and improve the lives of our customers.

The Agile Project Resource is a permanent strategic role responsible for providing ongoing network architecture oversight defining and maintaining the network technology roadmap leading technical governance and acting as the primary technical liaison between BSL NZ and DXC.

This role ensures longterm stability resilience and evolution of BSL NZs network environment supporting business growth security and Agile delivery through sustained ownership and continuous improvement.

Key Outcomes (What Success Looks Like)

• A clear continuously maintained network strategy and roadmap aligned to BSL NZ business objectives
• Strong technical governance embedded into delivery and operations
• A trusted effective longterm partnership with DXC for network services and strategy
• Reduced operational risk through proactive design lifecycle and escalation management
• Consistent enablement of Agile delivery teams through early engagement and dependency management
• High confidence from senior stakeholders in network capability cost control and resilience

Primary Responsibilities

Network Architecture & Strategy

• Own and continuously evolve the enterprise network architecture including LAN WLAN WAN/SDWAN cloud networking data centre connectivity remote access and network security components
• Define maintain and govern network reference architectures standards and design patterns
• Develop and maintain a rolling 1224 month network roadmap refreshed quarterly
• Provide expert recommendations on technology selection modernisation and decommissioning
• Ensure designs align with security compliance resilience and availability requirements

Technical Governance

• Establish and lead network technical governance frameworks including standards guardrails and architecture decision records
• Participate in or chair Architecture Review Boards and network design approvals
• Ensure compliance with approved architectures and manage exceptions and waivers
• Drive firmware hardware and platform lifecycle management
• Oversee capacity planning and performance optimisation

Vendor & Service Provider Management (DXC)

• Act as the primary and enduring technical liaison between BSL NZ and DXC
• Lead network strategy alignment solution design reviews and roadmap coordination with DXC
• Own and manage technical escalations including major incidents and systemic issues
• Ensure clear accountability for service delivery SLAs and continuous improvement
• Translate BSL NZ business needs into actionable technical outcomes for DXC

Agile Delivery Enablement

• Work closely with Agile delivery teams to identify and manage network dependencies
• Contribute to epics features and stories related to network initiatives
• Ensure network changes are planned tested and deployed safely within Agile cadences
• Support squads with architectural guidance to reduce rework and delivery ris

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Drive problem management to eliminate recurring incidents
• Maintain accurate network documentation diagrams CMDB entries and runbooks
• Implement and promote automation and standardisation where appropriate
• Produce regular health risk and performance reporting for senior stakeholders
• Champion continuous improvement across network operations and governance

Key Relationships

• Internal: CIO Infrastructure & Network teams Architecture Cyber Security Cloud & Platforms Service Delivery PMO Product Owners
• External: DXC architects and service teams telecommunications providers hardware and software vendors

Decision Authority

• Approve or recommend network designs and standards within agreed governance
• Recommend strategic investments vendor solutions and architectural changes
• Lead and direct technical escalation paths with DXC

Skills & Experience Required

• 8 years experience in enterprise network engineering and/or architecture
• Proven experience in managed service provider governance and vendor escalation
• Strong expertise in routing switching SDWAN wireless network security and cloud networking
• Experience operating in Agile delivery environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and nontechnical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to provide longterm ownership of complex technical domains

Desirable

• Industry certifications (e.g. CCNP/CCIE cloud networking certifications)
• Experience with Zero Trust or SASE architectures
• Exposure to network automation and infrastructureascode

Performance Measures

• Network availability resilience and incident trends
• Roadmap delivery and lifecycle compliance
• Reduction in recurring incidents and technical debt
• Stakeholder satisfaction (internal and DXC)
• Governance adherence and audit outcomes
• Cost optimisation and value delivery

Working Conditions

• Participation in major incident escalation as required
• Occasional afterhours work for critical changes or incidents

Trust Transform & Thrivewith 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 todays 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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