Senior Modernization SME – DOD Secret Clearance-1

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 Senior Modernization SME will lead enterprise-level modernization initiatives, focusing on cloud migration, technical debt reduction, and adoption of emerging technologies. This role ensures compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards while driving innovation, scalability, and operational efficiency. The SME will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, future-ready solutions aligned with mission objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute modernization strategies for legacy HR and ERP systems.
• Lead migration efforts to cloud platforms (e.g., Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Azure, AWS).
• Maintain and expand integrations with external systems, scaling from 50+ to 135+ trading partners.
• Ensure compliance with DoD, and Federal cybersecurity and data protection regulations during migration and modernization.
• Implement solutions for data conversion, system interoperability, and process automation.
• Guide adoption of DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
• Provide subject matter expertise on modernization best practices, risk mitigation, and change management.
• Support project documentation, training, and stakeholder engagement.
• Mentor technical teams on modernization standards and cloud migration strategies.

Required Skills & Experience

• DOD Secret Clearance and U.S. Citizenship.
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise system modernization and cloud migration projects.
• Proven expertise in cloud architecture, integration strategy, and performance optimization.
• Experience with HR/ERP systems (e.g., PeopleSoft, SAP) and modernization methodologies.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
• Experience with security compliance frameworks and data protection standards.
• Ability to lead large-scale transformation projects in a complex enterprise or federal environment.
• Excellent communication, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in cloud technologies (Oracle, Azure, AWS), modernization frameworks, or enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF, SAFe Architect).
• Experience with AI-driven enhancements, chatbot integrations, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to DOD HR/pay modernization projects or regulated environments.

Compensation at DXC is influenced by an array of factors, including but not limited to the experience, job-related knowledge, skills, competencies, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position is $121,300 - $225,300.

Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program.  DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off.

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.

If you are an applicant from the United States, Guam, or Puerto Rico

DXC Technology Company (DXC) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. View postings below.

We participate in E-Verify. In addition to the posters already identified, DXC provides access to prospective employees for the Federal Minimum Wage Poster, Federal Polygraph Protection Act Poster as well as any state or locality specific applicant posters. To access the postings in the link below, select your state to view all applicable federal, state and locality postings. Postings are available in English, and in Spanish, where required. View postings below.

Postings Link

Disability Accommodations

If you are an individual with a disability, a disabled veteran, or a wounded warrior and you are unable or limited in your ability to access or use this site as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us via email.

Please note: DXC will respond only to requests for accommodations due to a disability.

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.