About this role
Salary: £? - ? per year
Requirements: DV clearanceStrong background as a Technical Architect, Solutions Architect, or Senior SMEExpert-level Microsoft Active Directory / AD DS experienceExperience with enterprise multi-domain and multi-forest environmentsStrong knowledge of GPO, DNS, DHCP, replication, and trustsExperience with ADFS, Kerberos, NTLM, and LDAPStrong identity and security architecture knowledge, including PAM, PAW, and tiered administrationProven experience producing HLDs, LLDs, and technical design documentationStrong PowerShell skillsExperience working in secure or highly regulated environments Responsibilities: Lead Active Directory architecture, design, and technical deliveryDesign complex domains, forests, trusts, replication, and GPO strategiesProvide technical leadership as the Active Directory SMEDesign tiered administration, PAM, PAW, and least-privilege solutionsArchitect ADFS, authentication, and identity integrationsProduce HLDs, LLDs, security designs, and technical documentationConduct Active Directory health checks, security assessments, and remediationSupport complex identity incidents and technical troubleshootingUse PowerShell for automation and administrationWork closely with security, infrastructure, application teams, and customers Technologies: Active DirectoryArchitectSupportLDAPPowerShellSecurity More:
We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Architect to design and deliver secure, enterprise-scale identity and directory solutions in a high-assurance environment. This role can be based in Hampshire or Newcastle and is initially expected to last 5–6 months, with the potential to continue longer term. The rate is £85–£95 per hour, inside IR35, and travel expenses are paid.
last updated 41 week of 2026