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Job Title: SC Cleared Microsoft Windows & Active Directory Lead
Location: Remote/Malven
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
Rate: Up to £600 per day via an approved umbrella company

Role overview: Microsoft Windows & Active Directory Lead will be responsible for designing and developing the Active Directory infrastructure for the AIC project. Will provide guidance and assistance with Microsoft Windows Server configuration and deployment to meet project requirements. Collaboration with and supporting other engineering teams and assurance teams to ensure alignment with compliance requirements.

• Configure and manage Active Directory to support P-AIC systems.
• Candidate will work with Senior Cloud Engineers to finalise and implement the desired Active Directory configuration, including group policies and certificate management based on the integration needs of the project.
• Candidate will support and engage with engineers from other teams to input into design and development of Microsoft Windows based systems.
• Working to time and budget, the candidate will be responsible for identifying problems, providing pragmatic solutions and delivering outputs which may include: Technical presentation; Technical documentation; User guides and work instructions; Design or process documents; Infrastructure or software build; System installation or integration.
• Lead or contribute to documentation as required. Lead or contribute to testing activities as required.
• Promote best practice, mentor colleagues, and identify continuous improvement ideas and presentation of approaches to internal and external colleagues for awareness.
• Fully engage in the agile development approach, upskilling in SAFe practices where necessary (training can be provided).
• Support and engage with security, safety and compliance activities, incorporating derived requirements into evolution of the design through life.
• Support estimation and the change control processes as needed.

• Strong demonstrable Microsoft skills
• Proficiency in deploying and managing Microsoft Windows Server
• Proficiency in deploying and managing Active Directory
• Proficiency in deploying and managing Microsoft Group Policy
• Troubleshooting and Debugging: Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Ability to write technical documentation
• Able to mentor junior members of the team

• Experience working with Cloud services: Experience in using AWS; Experience with a broader range of cloud services; Knowledge of cloud security best practices
• Experience with Scripting: Able to use PowerShell to configure and manage Microsoft services

• Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator (or similar)
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect: Associate

If this is the role for you please submit your CV at your earliest convenience