Senior Active Directory Architect – Hybrid, DV Cleared

MBDA UK Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in the United Kingdom is seeking an Active Directory Architect to lead the design and development of directory services in complex environments. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge in Active Directory, Azure AD, and related security protocols. Responsibilities include defining architectural roadmaps and overseeing governance. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £68,000 along with a company bonus and a range of benefits including enhanced parental leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company bonus up to 21%

Pension contributions up to 14%

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of Active Directory and relevant services.
• Strong understanding of Azure AD and federation models.
• Experience with authentication protocols and security.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimisation of directory services.
• Define architectural roadmap for AD environments.
• Oversee governance and compliance across systems.

Skills

Active Directory Domain Services

Group Policy

Azure AD / Entra ID

Kerberos

PowerShell

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Tools

PowerShell

Ansible

Microsoft Exchange

M365

VMware

Job description

A leading defence organisation in the United Kingdom is seeking an Active Directory Architect to lead the design and development of directory services in complex environments. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge in Active Directory, Azure AD, and related security protocols. Responsibilities include defining architectural roadmaps and overseeing governance. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £68,000 along with a company bonus and a range of benefits including enhanced parental leave and training opportunities.