Solution Architect (Security) - Germany (m/f/d)

Job Description :

DXC Technology (NYSE : DXC) is the world’s leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, helping clients harness the power of innovation to thrive on change.

Created by the merger of CSC and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, DXC Technology serves nearly 6,000 private and public sector clients across 70 countries.

The company’s technology independence, global talent and extensive partner alliance combine to deliver powerful next-generation IT services and solutions.

DXC Technology is recognized among the best corporate citizens globally. For more information, visit

What to expect?

The Solution Architect will be the main contact for all security offerings in the region. Your responsibilities will include developing security solutions, competitive costing, and aligning business cases to support client environments.

You'll collaborate with bid teams and designers to shape proposals, using standard solutions when possible and working with delivery teams on custom solutions as needed.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with large and complex organizations. We're seeking someone who can influence client decisions and manage ongoing service delivery, security, compliance, and technology transformations to meet client needs.

You will confidently articulate solutions and communicate their value to clients and stakeholders. Whether working independently, as part of a team, or in a leadership role, you will identify customer requirements in complex environments and work closely with team members and leaders to drive sales efforts and achieve success.

Location : Germany

Responsibilities :

Conduct thorough opportunity analysis to identify security offerings that best address customer needs and business requirements, and design end-to-end security solutions that ensure defined business outcomes

Interface with key stakeholders, including the Overall Solution Lead (MSLA), Proposal Manager, Bid Manager, and Solution Lead Architects from domains such as Cloud & ITO, Workplace, Network, and Applications, to develop tailored security solutions

Leverage experience in directing solution activities to meet client needs, including regulatory and compliance requirements, while optimizing inter-tower dependencies, overlaps, and resource sharing

Clearly define and mitigate all risks through the governance process, and provide expert solution advice to drive proposals, presentations, and other customer communications throughout the pursuit process

Contribute to security offering teams by recommending changes based on the latest security trends and compliance needs, ensuring solutions are complete and accurately costed

Collaborate with Solution Lead Architects, internal and external technical specialists, and third-party vendors to deliver comprehensive security solutions

What do we expect?

7+ years of experience in IT Security, with a strong focus on pre-sales and solution selling, and a proven track record in architecting and proposing cybersecurity solutions to customers

Fluent in English and German

Ability to define security solution architecture and strategy for high-profile, public-facing, government and Fortune 500 companies’ digital services

Extensive knowledge of security services, solutions, and cybersecurity standards and frameworks, with a solid understanding of security risk and compliance domains, including regulatory requirements

Preferably holds security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISA, and / or product-specific security certifications, with ITIL and PMP certifications being advantageous

Ability to define security solution strategies, enterprise architecture, and roadmaps for large, complex programs, reviewing and understanding applications and systems from a security perspective using best practices and control frameworks like CIS

Good knowledge of architectural concepts, methodologies, and approaches, as well as security technologies and solutions, with expertise in IAAS, PAAS, SAAS, and cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP

Strong understanding of various cybersecurity domains, including Risk & Compliance, Infrastructure and Application Security, Cyber Transformation & Operation, and Digital Identity

What do we offer?

Flexible working time models

An attractive salary package

Training and mentoring to support your career

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and products in state-of-the-art enterprise environments, providing services to a variety of worldwide customers' infrastructures

Demanding and varied customer projects at one of the world's largest and most successful IT service providers paired with opportunities for rapid advancement and challenging activities with a high degree of freedom and responsibility

At DXC, we harness the unique contributions of our people to give us our edge. We value every idea and the person behind it.

Our inclusive culture powers our results, and the company grows only if our people grow. We believe in equality, and our position as a global technology leader allows us to serve diverse customers and play a leadership role in the communities we serve.

DXC’s commitment to diversity and inclusive selection practices includes ensuring qualified job seekers receive equal consideration for employment.

Thank you for taking time reviewing our job ad. If you believe this is the right match for you, please do not hesitate to apply.

We are eager to learn more about you!