Solution Enterprise Architect
Contract Duration: 3.5 months
Location: Hybrid – 3 days on-site in Cheltenham, 2 days remote
SC (Security Clearance) Clearance Required
Rate: £480 per day/ Inside IR35

We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Enterprise Architect to support a critical infrastructure transformation project for a leading organization. The role involves designing and deploying a robust Active Directory (AD) environment to meet organizational goals and transitioning to a ".net" namespace. You will deliver technical expertise in AD deployment, optimization, and migration while ensuring seamless integration of complex components.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy and configure four new data centers (2 x forest root and 2 x child domain) on new IP ranges within the existing AD environment.
• Decommission the current four data centers (2 x forest root and 2 x child domain) on the old IP ranges after successful deployment.
• Conduct a detailed AD discovery using "read-only" scripts provided.
• Compile a comprehensive AD Discovery and Recommendation report covering:
  • Deployment Model (Architecture View)
  • FSMO and GC Roles
  • Functional Levels
  • AD Sites and Services
  • Servers and Versions
  • Network Time Protocol
  • DNS/WINS
  • AD Trusts
  • AD Server & Replication Health
  • Users, Computers, and Groups
  • Group Policy / Kerberos and Password Policies
  • Monitoring and Management
  • Ports, Protocols, and Firewall Rules
• Based on the AD Discovery report, either:
  • Reconfigure the existing AD environment to support the ".net" namespace, or
  • Deploy a new AD infrastructure to support the ".net" namespace.

Provide ongoing technical guidance and collaboration with the internal team to ensure a smooth transition and alignment with organizational requirements.
 
Requirements:

• Extensive experience designing and deploying complex Active Directory infrastructures.
• Expertise in AD discovery, optimization, and reconfiguration, including DNS, GPO, RBAC, and related areas.
• Knowledge of Entra Connect, PKI solutions, and COTS patching tools.
• Experience working with large-scale enterprise environments and SC clearance.
• Strong analytical skills to produce detailed technical reports and recommendations.