Salary: £50,400 - 57,336 per year Requirements: Extensive knowledge of Active Directory security practices Experience with configuration hardening and updating Group Policy Objects (GPOs) Proficiency in managing permissions and securing service accounts Strong analytical skills to assess AD security findings Excellent communication and documentation skills Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams Responsibilities: Analyze and prioritize Active Directory security findings Implement necessary fixes such as configuration hardening and permission corrections Clean up stale, orphaned, or misconfigured AD objects Coordinate changes with relevant teams through established change control processes Document remediation steps and update tracking logs Provide clear status updates to security and project stakeholders Recommend process improvements for ongoing monitoring and governance Technologies: Active Directory Security IAM More: We are looking for an Active Directory SME to join our team in Knutsford, where you will work on-site three days a week with occasional travel to Manchester. This 10-month position offers an engaging opportunity to enhance our AD security. As part of our team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and security of our Active Directory environment, with a daily focus on implementing remediation measures and improving processes. last updated 8 week of 2026