Technical Architect - Active Directory SME

Technical Architect - AD SME+ DV Cleared role+ Can be based out of Hampshire, Newcastle+ Initialy 5-6 months but expected to be longer term+ £85 to £95 per hour - Inside IR35+ Expenses paid for travelWe are seeking a highly experienced Technical Architect with strong Microsoft Active Directory expertise to design and deliver secure, enterprise-scale identity and directory solutions within a high-assurance environment.Key ResponsibilitiesLead Active Directory architecture, design and technical deliveryDesign complex domains, forests, trusts, replication and GPO strategiesProvide technical leadership and act as the AD SMEDesign tiered administration, PAM, PAW and least-privilege solutionsArchitect ADFS, authentication and identity integrationsProduce HLDs, LLDs, security designs and technical documentationConduct AD health checks, security assessments and remediationSupport complex identity incidents and technical troubleshootingUse PowerShell for automation and administrationWork closely with security, infrastructure, application teams and customersEssential ExperienceStrong background as a Technical Architect/Solutions Architect/Senior SMEExpert-level Microsoft Active Directory/AD DS experienceEnterprise multi-domain/multi-forest environmentsStrong knowledge of GPO, DNS, DHCP, replication and trustsExperience with ADFS, Kerberos, NTLM and LDAPStrong identity and security architecture knowledge, including PAM, PAW and tiered administrationProven HLD/LLD and technical design ..... full job details .....