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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DV Cleared Active Directory Architect - **Company:** Synergize Consulting Ltd - **Location:** Corsham, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £197,600.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Active Directory Federation Services, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Kerberos (Protocol), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), NT LAN Manager, OAuth, Windows PowerShell, Role-Based Access Control, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Security Information and Event Management, Systems Integration - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-13C759CDEB0DC26C74/ ## About the Role * Current, fully transferable DV Clearance (essential). * Proven experience as an Active Directory Architect or Senior Active Directory 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. * Strong knowledge of identity security including: + Tiered Administration + Least Privilege + Privileged Access Workstations (PAWs) + Privileged Access Management (PAM) * 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. ## Description We are supporting a major global technology services organisation delivering secure infrastructure services into a high-profile UK Government environment. We are looking for an experienced Microsoft Active Directory Architect with current, fully transferable DV Clearance to join a critical programme. *Please note, the preference is for the individual to be based in Erskine, however if based closer to Farnborough or Newcastle, the resource would be expected to attend the client site in Corsham twice per week. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a secure, enterprise-scale environment where you will lead the architecture, design and optimisation of Microsoft Active Directory services across complex on-premises infrastructures. Key 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. ## Related Videos - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [MCP Mashups: How AI Agents are Reviving the Programmable Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1392-mcp-mashups-how-ai-agents-are-reviving-the-programmable-web) - [Automated MS SQL Server database deployments with dacpacs and Azure DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/334-automated-ms-sql-server-database-deployments-with-dacpacs-and-azure-devops) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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