Identity Solution Engineer - DV Cleared
2 days ago
Corsham
Identity Solutions Engineer Location: Chippenham - Full Time, On-Site Clearance: Active and transferable DV (Developed Vetting) required Eligibility: Sole British Nationals only (no dual nationality, OCI, or national identity cards) About the Role We are seeking a skilled Identity Solutions Engineer to play a key role in delivering a greenfield on-premise identity solution within a secure defence environment. This position offers an opportunity to work on the full life cycle of a major identity deployment - from design and implementation through to operational support. The successful candidate will work closely with the Solution Architect to build, configure, and maintain a secure, scalable, and resilient identity infrastructure based on Microsoft technologies. Key Responsibilities • Implement and configure an on-premise identity solution based on Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Active Directory (AD), and Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS)., • Work from detailed solution designs to deploy and integrate identity components, ensuring performance, resilience, and compliance with security standards., • Configure and maintain federation services with other on-premise identity providers, supporting secure authentication and trust relationships., • Implement Single Sign-On (SSO) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in line with architectural requirements., • Collaborate with networking, security, and application teams to ensure seamless integration with dependent systems., • Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including configuration guides and deployment procedures., • Participate in testing, validation, and transition to operations, ensuring readiness for live support., • Provide ongoing operational support, including incident resolution, change management, patching, and performance optimisation., • Previous experience working in a Defence or National Security environment., • Proven background as an Identity Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, or Systems Administrator with a focus on Microsoft identity technologies., • Strong, hands-on experience in:, • Windows Server 2022 installation, configuration, and management., • Active Directory design, replication, Group Policy, and security configuration., • ADFS deployment and configuration, including claims-based authentication and trust establishment., • Federating with on-premise identity providers using SAML, OAuth 2.0, and OpenID Connect., • Solid understanding of SSO, RBAC, and secure authentication practices., • Good knowledge of networking fundamentals (DNS, routing, load balancing, Firewalls) and their impact on identity services., • Experience supporting complex enterprise environments and troubleshooting identity-related issues., • Familiarity with on-premise virtualisation technologies such as VMware Cloud Foundation and private cloud infrastructures. Desirable Skills • Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (or equivalent certification)., • Experience with PowerShell Scripting for automation and operational efficiency., • Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools for AD and ADFS., • Exposure to hybrid identity models integrating on-premise and cloud systems., • Strong attention to detail and methodical documentation practices., • Proactive, collaborative, and security-focused approach to delivering stable identity systems. Additional Information • Security Clearance: DV clearance must be active and transferable prior to submission., • Nationality Requirements: Sole British Nationals only - candidates with dual nationality or other national identity documents (eg, OCI, NICOP) cannot be considered., • Working Arrangement: 100% on-site in Chippenham. HCS - Identity Solution Engineer (524279)