Active Directory Engineer - Contract (SC Cleared) Start: ASAP Contract Length: Initially 2-3 months, with potential extension in the new financial year Rate: £500-£700 per day (Inside IR35) Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Location: Mostly remote, with occasional travel to Farnborough (expenses reimbursed) Overview We are seeking an experienced Active Directory Engineer to support a critical project requiring strong expertise in Active Directory design, security, and domain services. This is a hands-on contract role focused on delivering secure, resilient AD solutions in a regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Design and implement Active Directory solutions, including Domain Services and Certificate Services Support deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting of AD environments Ensure security compliance and operational stability across directory services Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to align AD architecture Produce clear technical documentation and design artefacts Provide technical input across project delivery phases Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience designing and implementing complex Active Directory environments Strong knowledge of AD Domain Services and Certificate Services Active SC Clearance Ability to work independently in a delivery-focused environment Available within 2 weeks Desirable Experience in defence, government, or other regulated sectors Knowledge of wider security infrastructure and authentication technologies Relevant security or Microsoft certifications