Identity Solution Engineer - DV Cleared
2 Days Old
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 lifecycle 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 .
Drive
continuous improvement , identifying opportunities for automation, hardening, and enhanced monitoring of identity services.
Essential Skills and Experience
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 (e.g., OCI, NICOP) cannot be considered.
Working Arrangement:
100% on-site in Chippenham. HCS - Identity Solution Engineer (524279)
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- Location:
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- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineering