DV-Cleared Active Directory Architect for Secure Gov Infra

Synergize Consulting Ltd; Corsham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergize Consulting Ltd is seeking an experienced Microsoft Active Directory Architect to lead architecture, design and optimisation of AD services within a secure UK government environment. The role involves delivering high-level and low-level designs, and working across security and customer stakeholders on secure infrastructures.

Preference is for Erskine-based candidates, with attendance at Corsham client site twice weekly if based nearer Farnborough or Newcastle.

Qualifications

• Current, fully transferable DV Clearance (essential).
• Proven experience as an Active Directory Architect or Senior AD SME.
• Deep expertise with Microsoft Active Directory in complex multi-domain and multi-forest environments.
• Strong experience with Group Policy, DNS, DHCP and supporting Microsoft infrastructure.
• Experience designing enterprise-scale Active Directory solutions.
• Knowledge of Kerberos, NTLM, LDAP, SAML and OAuth.
• PowerShell scripting and automation experience.
• Experience integrating Active Directory with enterprise monitoring and SIEM platforms.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design and evolution of enterprise Microsoft Active Directory environments.
• Act as the technical SME for Active Directory, providing expert guidance on best practices, governance and security.
• Design secure AD solutions including multi-domain/forest architectures, trusts and replication strategies.
• Develop and implement Group Policy (GPO) strategies aligned with operational and security requirements.
• Deliver identity integration services including ADFS and authentication services.
• Design privileged access models, tiered administration and secure identity solutions.
• Conduct Active Directory health checks, security assessments and remediation activities.
• Support incident investigations and root cause analysis relating to authentication and identity services.
• Produce High Level Designs (HLDs), Low Level Designs (LLDs), operational documentation and technical runbooks.
• Work closely with programme leadership, infrastructure, security and customer stakeholders within a secure delivery environment.

Skills

DV Clearance

AD Architect

Multi-domain AD

Group Policy

DNS

DHCP

PowerShell

PAWs

PAM

Kerberos

NTLM

LDAP

SAML

OAuth

Scripting/Automation

SIEM integration

Stakeholder Engagement

Documentation

Communication

Job description

Synergize Consulting Ltd is seeking an experienced Microsoft Active Directory Architect to lead architecture, design and optimisation of AD services within a secure UK government environment. The role involves delivering high-level and low-level designs, and working across security and customer stakeholders on secure infrastructures.

Preference is for Erskine-based candidates, with attendance at Corsham client site twice weekly if based nearer Farnborough or Newcastle.