Windows Active Directory Architect - SC Cleared

Job Type: Contract - Inside IR35Location: Basingstoke (on-site)Salary: £550 per day

We are seeking a recognized leader in Windows Active Directory solutions to join our team as an Active Directory Architect. This role involves the design, documentation, and deployment support of architectures for Windows Active Directory solutions, integrating with various platforms and applications within a secure environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Design, document, and support the deployment of Windows Active Directory solutions, including integration with platforms and applications in a secure environment.
• Serve as a technical expert and Subject Matter Expert (SME) on enterprise projects related to Active Directory, AD tools, certificates, system management, capacity planning, and identity and access management solutions.
• Analyse complex functional and business requirements, leading design activities and collaborating with cross-functional teams, System Integrators (SIs), vendors, and solution owners.
• Conduct technical workshops with stakeholders responsible for network, VDI, server, and storage components of the architecture.
• Draft High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) technical specifications.
• Provide technical support and input to implementation teams.
• Manage project and customer stakeholders effectively.
• Contribute technical input to the project planning process.
• Take responsibility for the design of Windows Active Directory solution elements as directed by the project technical solution owner.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Expertise in Windows Active Directory and AD tools.
• Proficiency in certificates, capacity and performance monitoring, deployment, and Windows security.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance.
• Familiarity with Windows 10/11, endpoint protection, Bitlocker, MDT, SCCM, VMware Virtualization, and scripting (especially PowerShell).
• Strong project management skills and experience in managing customer stakeholders.
• Ability to provide substantial technical input to implementation teams and project planning.

Technical Competences: - Expert Level: Windows AD, Windows AD tools, certificates, capacity & performance monitoring, deployment, Windows security, applications & services, Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance. - Additional: Windows 10/11, endpoint protection, Bitlocker, knowledge of MDT, SCCM, VMware Virtualization, scripting (PowerShell), Microsoft Certification.

Personal Skills: - Ability to work autonomously and exhibit curiosity. - Analytical and problem-solving skills. - Vision and understanding of current and future market trends. - Excellent verbal and written presentation skills.