Active Directory Consultant at Flint UK Technology Services, London, 6 Months, £Contract Rate

Active Directory Consultant

This role is deemed Outside IR35

My client, a global Telecommunications company is currently looking for an experienced Active Directory Consultant for an initial 6 month engagement.

As the AD consultant, you will lead discovery, design, implementation and test activities; produce agreed deliverables; manage technical risks and dependencies; maintain delivery reporting; support assurance, transition and knowledge transfer.

The engagement will deliver a secure, supportable and repeatable Active Directory integration capability across my client's Mobile Core application portfolio. You will support the following outcomes:

Centralised authentication and authorisation for in-scope applications.

A defined and approved Role Based Access Control model.

Reduction of local, shared and unmanaged user accounts.

Integration with multi-factor authentication and privileged access controls where required and technically supported.

Traceable testing, security assurance and implementation evidence.

Documented operational ownership, support processes and knowledge transfer.

Required skills and experience

Essential

Expert-level Microsoft Active Directory design and administration.

Strong Identity and Access Management and RBAC delivery experience.

Practical experience integrating enterprise applications using LDAP/S and Kerberos.

Experience with Windows Server, Group Policy, security groups and delegated administration.

Experience with Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid identity concepts where relevant to the agreed solution.

Experience with MFA, privileged access management and enterprise security controls.

Strong documentation, stakeholder management, testing and operational handover capability.

Desirable

Delivery experience in telecoms, network operations or critical national infrastructure.

Knowledge of Mobile Core platforms and cloud-native network functions.

Experience with Ericsson, Nokia or similar telecoms application estates.

Experience with CyberArk, Beyond Trust or comparable privileged access solutions. General

Working knowledge of ITIL service management and change governance.

Please note this role is deemed outside IR35