Active Directory engineer

La Fosse Associates; City Of London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Active Directory Engineer for a fully remote contract position. The role involves providing support and design services for Microsoft Active Directory across enterprise-scale environments. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience, including expertise in Azure AD and identity management. This position offers a competitive day rate of £500-520 and the flexibility to work remotely.

Qualifications

• Over 7 years of experience with Microsoft Active Directory in enterprise environments.
• Experience with Azure AD, AD Connect, and identity management.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and design services for Microsoft Active Directory.
• Deliver directory and identity management solutions.
• Install, configure, and maintain Active Directory and migration tools.
• Support IT projects for 5,000+ users.
• Handle operations and troubleshooting for Azure Active Directory.

Skills

Active Directory experience in enterprise environments

Azure AD expertise

Technical operations and system analysis

Problem-solving skills

Education

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

Job description

Active Directory Engineer – Outside IR35 | 100% Remote | 6+ Months!

Contract Details

Location: 100% Remote

Day Rate: 500-520PD (Outside IR35)

Duration: 6+ months (extensions likely)

Role Overview

We’re currently seeking an experienced Active Directory Engineer to join an exciting project team on a contract basis (Outside IR35). This is a fully remote role, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to enterprise-scale Active Directory environments.

The successful candidate will have over 7 years of hands‑on experience working with Microsoft Active Directory in large enterprise environments, delivering design, implementation, and support services across complex infrastructures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support, implementation, and design services for Microsoft Active Directory and Windows‑based systems across the enterprise.
• Deliver directory and identity management solutions, including maintenance and optimization.
• Install, configure, and maintain Active Directory and third‑party migration tools such as AD Connect.
• Support IT projects for 5,000+ users, resolving Microsoft OS and application‑related issues.
• Work with Azure Active Directory, handling operations, technical troubleshooting, and system analysis.

Key Skills & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience with Active Directory in enterprise environments.
• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) or equivalent credentials.
• Strong experience with Azure AD, AD Connect, and identity management.
• Proven track record in technical operations, system analysis, and problem‑solving.

If you’re a self‑sufficient AD Engineer with the expertise to design, support, and optimise enterprise‑level Active Directory environments, I’d love to hear from you.