Strategic Active Directory Architect - Hybrid DV Clearance

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

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in the UK is seeking an experienced Active Directory Architect to lead the design and optimisation of directory services. The successful candidate will have expert knowledge of Active Directory Domain Services and related technologies. The role requires strategic oversight of AD architecture in complex environments, ensuring robust, scalable solutions compliant with best practices. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £68,000, along with comprehensive benefits including a company bonus and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Company bonus of up to 21% salary

Pension contributions up to 14%

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Excellent career progression and training

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of Active Directory Domain Services, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP.
• Deep understanding of Azure AD, ADFS, and identity federation models.
• Strong background in Kerberos, LDAP, NTLM authentication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, governance, and improvement of directory services.
• Define and maintain the AD architectural roadmap.
• Oversee complex multi-domain and multi-forest environments.

Skills

Expert knowledge of Active Directory Domain Services

Deep understanding of Azure AD / Entra ID

Strong background in Kerberos, LDAP, and PKI-based authentication

Experience architecting bastion forests

Familiarity with PowerShell, Ansible

Integration knowledge across Microsoft Exchange and VMware

Understanding of Zero Trust architecture

Strong stakeholder management skills

Job description

A leading defence organisation in the UK is seeking an experienced Active Directory Architect to lead the design and optimisation of directory services. The successful candidate will have expert knowledge of Active Directory Domain Services and related technologies. The role requires strategic oversight of AD architecture in complex environments, ensuring robust, scalable solutions compliant with best practices. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £68,000, along with comprehensive benefits including a company bonus and enhanced parental leave.