Solution Enterprise Architect - CGEMJP00273137 (BH-112080)
Location: Cheltenham, England
Sector: IT
Salary: £0.00 to £480.00 per day
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.
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