Contract Solution Architect – Identity & Access Management (DV Cleared) Location: Wiltshire
Duration: 9 months initial
Rate: £700 per day
Clearance: Active and transferable DV clearance required
Nationality Requirement: Sole British nationals only
Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect or Technical Architect to lead the design and delivery of a greenfield, on-premise identity solution for a secure environment. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on architecting a robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) platform using Microsoft technologies.
Key Responsibilities Architect and lead the implementation of an on-premise identity solution using Windows Server 2022, Active Directory (AD), and AD Federation Services (ADFS).
Define technical direction, standards, and design principles for the identity environment.
Mentor engineering teams throughout the delivery and support phases.
Design and configure federation services with other on-premise identity providers.
Implement Single Sign-On (SSO) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) models.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across security, networking, infrastructure, and applications.
Produce detailed architecture documentation, including diagrams and operational guidelines.
Provide ongoing technical governance and support post-deployment.
Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in Defence or secure government environments.
Strong background as a Solution or Technical Architect in Microsoft-based identity solutions.
Expertise in: Windows Server 2022 and AD architecture
ADFS configuration and claims-based authentication
Federation using SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect
Experience designing SSO and RBAC models.
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, routing, firewalls, load balancing).
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring of technical teams.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Desirable Skills Microsoft certifications (e.g., Identity and Access Administrator Associate, Solutions Architect Expert).
Experience with hybrid identity environments.
PowerShell scripting for identity automation.
Delivery of identity solutions in regulated or secure environments.
Strategic mindset with strong attention to detail and technical rigour.
Confident leader capable of driving design decisions and influencing technical direction.
Collaborative approach to problem-solving and stakeholder engagement.
Passionate about designing secure, efficient, and future-ready identity solutions.
Security Clearance Requirements DV clearance must be active and transferable.
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