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 IR35We 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.