Solution Architect

• 13/10/25
• South West, Wiltshire
• £650 - 700 per day
• Contract
• Analytics, Data, AI and ML
• Full time

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.