Identity Solution Engineer
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Key points
- 13/10/25
- South West, Wiltshire
- £500 - 550 per day
- Contract
- Software Engineering
- Full time
Job role
Contract Opportunity: Identity Solutions Engineer – DV Cleared
We are seeking an experienced Identity Solutions Engineer to support the implementation and lifecycle of a greenfield on-premise identity infrastructure. This is a hands-on technical role requiring deep expertise in Microsoft identity technologies and secure authentication practices.
Location: Wiltshire (Full-time on-site)
Duration: 9 months initial
Rate: 500 - 550 per day
Clearance: Active and transferable DV clearance required
Nationality Requirement: Sole British National only (no dual nationality)
Key Responsibilities
- Deploy and configure identity infrastructure using Windows Server 2022, Active Directory, and ADFS
- Implement federation services, Single Sign-On (SSO), and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Collaborate with infrastructure, networking, and application teams to ensure seamless integration
- Maintain technical documentation and support operational transition
- Provide ongoing support, including incident resolution, patching, and performance optimisation
- Identify opportunities for automation and service hardening
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven background in identity engineering or infrastructure roles within secure environments
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Windows Server 2022
- Active Directory (design, replication, GPOs)
- ADFS (claims-based authentication, trust configuration)
- Federation protocols (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect)
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, routing, firewalls)
- Experience with VMware Cloud Foundation or similar private cloud technologies
- Prior experience working in Defence or National Security environments
Desirable Skills
- Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (or equivalent)
- PowerShell scripting for automation
- Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools for identity services
- Exposure to hybrid identity models (on-prem/cloud)
- Strong documentation and problem-solving capabilities
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