About this role
IT Consultant (Identity & Access / Active Directory)
Join a growing consultancy team delivering Active Directory, identity management, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and IT infrastructure solutions. This role offers hands-on experience in enterprise migrations, cloud identity, and digital transformation projects.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Systems Administrator, Infrastructure Engineer, Network Engineer, Technical Consultant, IT Support Engineer, Infrastructure Consultant, IAM Consultant, Identity & Access Management (IAM) Consultant, Active Directory Consultant
This position is officially known within the organisation as an Associate Consultant (Identity & Access)
SALARY: £45,000 to £55,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits
LOCATION: Remote / Home Based - with occasional travel to customer sites UK-wide and the Bristol office when required
JOB TYPE: Full-Time,6 Month Fixed-Term Contract
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an IT Consultant (Identity & Access / Active Directory) to join a specialist consultancy delivering enterprise IT infrastructure and identity management solutions.
The IT Consultant will support Active Directory migrations and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) environments.
Working within a structured delivery team, the IT Consultant (Identity & Access / Active Directory) will contribute to identity and access management projects, including directory migrations, cloud synchronisation, and infrastructure modernisation.
This role offers exposure to Active Directory, Azure AD / Entra ID, cybersecurity, and hybrid cloud environments, supporting large-scale migrations while developing technical consultancy skills.
The company specialise in helping organisations maximise their investments in Microsoft 365, Azure and Teams voice management. They provide expert consultancy, 24/7 support, and automation-driven administration and configuration services to streamline communication, enhance collaboration and boost productivity for their clients.
DUTIES
Your duties as the IT Consultant (Identity & Access / Active Directory) include:
Support AD Migrations: Assist with Active Directory migrations, consolidations, and restructuresImplement Infrastructure: Configure domain controllers, replication, DNS, and core infrastructure servicesManage Group Policy: Design and troubleshoot OU structures and Group Policy configurationsExecute Migration Waves: Support pilots, cutovers, and validation activitiesTroubleshoot Identity Issues: Resolve authentication, directory, and policy-related problemsCollaborate Across Teams: Work with infrastructure, security, and application teamsMaintain Documentation: Produce build notes, validation evidence, and technical recordsSupport Entra ID Integration: Assist with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) synchronisation and identity managementFollow Runbooks: Execute and improve structured delivery processes and checklistsProvide Hypercare Support: Assist during early life support following project delivery
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Essential
Previous experience supporting Active Directory migrations and restructuresStrong knowledge of Active Directory including domains, forests, trusts, DNS, and replicationExperience using migration tools (e.g., Quest) for staged migrations and reportingProven experience with Group Policy, OU design, and delegated administrationExperience in identity management and directory object clean-up and remediationAbility to follow structured processes, runbooks, and validation proceduresStrong troubleshooting skills across authentication and directory servicesExcellent communication and documentation skillsRight to work in the UK Desirable
Understanding of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and directory synchronisation conceptsExperience supporting privileged access models and security hardeningKnowledge of endpoint migration and domain join processesExperience contributing to operational handover and support documentationFamiliarity with cloud computing and hybrid IT infrastructure environments
WHY JOIN
Supportive team culture with a focus on learning and developmentExposure to enterprise-level deployments and cutting-edge technologies
Great employee benefits which include:
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)Company pensionIncome ProtectionHealth Cash PlanDeath in Service (4 x salary)Training & DevelopmentEmployee discountsVolunteer Day
Don’t meet every requirement?
If you’re passionate about IT and excited about this role, we still encourage you to apply - even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match all the requirements. You may be exactly who the company is looking for.
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JOB REF: AWDO-C14661
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