IT Consultant (Identity & Access / Active Directory) Join a growing consultancy team delivering Active Directory, identity management, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and IT infrastructure solutions. This role offers hands-on experience in enterprise migrations, cloud identity, and digital transformation projects. If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Systems Administrator, Infrastructure Engineer, Network Engineer, Technical Consultant, IT Support Engineer, Infrastructure Consultant, IAM Consultant, Identity & Access Management (IAM) Consultant, Active Directory Consultant This position is officially known within the organisation as an Associate Consultant (Identity & Access) SALARY: £45,000 to £55,000 per annum (depending on experience) Benefits LOCATION: Remote / Home Based - with occasional travel to customer sites UK-wide and the Bristol office when required JOB TYPE: Full-Time, 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an IT Consultant (Identity & Access / Active Directory) to join a specialist consultancy delivering enterprise IT infrastructure and identity management solutions. The IT Consultant will support Active Directory migrations and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) environments. Working within a structured delivery team, the IT Consultant (Identity & Access / Active Directory) will contribute to identity and access management projects, including directory migrations, cloud synchronisation, and infrastructure modernisation. This role offers exposure to Active Directory, Azure AD / Entra ID, cybersecurity, and hybrid cloud environments, supporting large-scale migrations while developing technical consultancy skills. The company specialise in helping organisations maximise their investments in Microsoft 365, Azure and Teams voice management. They provide expert consultancy, 24/7 support, and automation-driven administration and configuration services to streamline communication, enhance collaboration and boost productivity for their clients. DUTIES Your duties as the IT Consultant (Identity & Access / Active Directory) include: Support AD Migrations: Assist with Active Directory migrations, consolidations, and restructures Implement Infrastructure: Configure domain controllers, replication, DNS, and core infrastructure services Manage Group Policy: Design and troubleshoot OU structures and Group Policy configurations Execute Migration Waves: Support pilots, cutovers, and validation activities Troubleshoot Identity Issues: Resolve authentication, directory, and policy-related problems Collaborate Across Teams: Work with infrastructure, security, and application teams Maintain Documentation: Produce build notes, validation evidence, and technical records Support Entra ID Integration: Assist with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) synchronisation and identity management Follow Runbooks: Execute and improve structured delivery processes and checklists Provide Hypercare Support: Assist during early life support following project delivery CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Essential Previous experience supporting Active Directory migrations and restructures Strong knowledge of Active Directory including domains, forests, trusts, DNS, and replication Experience using migration tools (e.g., Quest) for staged migrations and reporting Proven experience with Group Policy, OU design, and delegated administration Experience in identity management and directory object clean-up and remediation Ability to follow structured processes, runbooks, and validation procedures Strong troubleshooting skills across authentication and directory services Excellent communication and documentation skills Right to work in the UK Desirable Understanding of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and directory synchronisation concepts Experience supporting privileged access models and security hardening Knowledge of endpoint migration and domain join processes Experience contributing to operational handover and support documentation Familiarity with cloud computing and hybrid IT infrastructure environments WHY JOIN Supportive team culture with a focus on learning and development Exposure to enterprise-level deployments and cutting-edge technologies Great employee benefits which include: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Company pension Income Protection Health Cash Plan Death in Service (4 x salary) Training & Development Employee discounts Volunteer Day Dont meet every requirement? 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