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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # active directory sme - dv cleared. - **Company:** Randstad UK - **Location:** Erskine, UK - **Salary:** £104,000.0 - £130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Active Directory, Authentication Protocols, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), High-Level Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Javaserver Pages, Kerberos (Protocol), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Windows Servers, NT LAN Manager, OAuth, Windows PowerShell, Cloud Services, Runbook, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Security Information and Event Management, Cloudformation, Togaf, Servicenow - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.randstad.co.uk/jobs/active-directory-sme-dv-cleared_erskine_47265493/ ## About the Role + Proven experience in an Active Directory Architect or Senior SME role + Deep hands-on expertise with: + Microsoft Active Directory (multi-domain/forest environments) + Group Policy design and management + DNS, DHCP, and core supporting infrastructure * Strong experience in designing and implementing enterprise-scale AD environments * Demonstrable experience producing high-quality design documentation, including: * High-Level Designs (HLDs) * Low-Level Designs (LLDs) * Security architecture documentation * Operational procedures and runbooks Strong understanding of identity security, including: * Tiered administration models * Least privilege access * Privileged Access Workstations (PAWs) * Privileged access Management Toolset Knowledge of authentication protocols (Kerberos, NTLM, LDAP, SAML, OAuth) Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation Familiarity with integrating AD into enterprise security and monitoring tooling (e.g., SIEM) Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and documentation skills Industry Experience * Experience working within the Defence and/or Aerospace sector is highly desirable * Familiarity with policies, standards, and security frameworks (e.g., JSP series, NCSC guidance) * Familiarity with high-security, regulated environments and secure system delivery Desirable Certifications * Microsoft certifications (e.g., Identity and Access Administrator, Windows Server) * CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certifications * TOGAF or other architecture frameworks (desirable) ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled Microsoft Active Directory Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise directory services within secure, high-assurance environments. As a key member of our build engineering team, you will be responsible for implementing sophisticated cloud solutions and ensuring the integrity of identity services for a critical UK secure account., * Lead the architecture, design, and evolution of on-premises Microsoft Active Directory environments. * Implement secure AD architectures, including domains, forests, trusts, and replication strategies. * Create Cloud landing zones and develop CloudFormation templates for base infrastructure. * Develop and enforce Group Policy (GPO) strategies aligned with high-security requirements. * Define and implement tiered administration models and privileged access controls. * Onboard customer accounts to Service Now and publish standard/custom templates., * Lead the architecture, design, and evolution of on-premises Microsoft Active Directory environments. * Implement secure AD architectures, including domains, forests, trusts, and replication strategies. * Create Cloud landing zones and develop CloudFormation templates for base infrastructure. * Develop and enforce Group Policy (GPO) strategies aligned with high-security requirements. * Define and implement tiered administration models and privileged access controls. * Onboard customer accounts to Service Now and publish standard/custom templates. The role is idealaly based on-site in Erskine but we can also consider appliacnts who can work hybrisd form Farnborough, Corsham or Newcastle. 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