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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Identity & Directory Architect to design the foundational identity and directory systems for a significant transformation program. This role is crucial for establishing a secure, resilient, and pragmatic identity model that supports existing technology environments while enabling the introduction of new services. You will lead the development of an Entra ID-led identity strategy, focusing on Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, authentication, identity lifecycle, directory services, and DNS. A key aspect of this role involves designing coexistence and transition architectures to ensure a safe and controlled migration from the current environment to the target state, while also defining the long-term strategy for Active Directory consolidation.

Responsibilities

Own the technical architecture across the identity and directory domain, providing leadership from assessment and design through transition and implementation.
Define current-state, coexistence, transition, and target-state identity architectures, providing a clear roadmap.
Lead the Entra ID architecture, including tenant configuration, identity synchronization, authentication, federation, domains, administrative boundaries, and integration with existing directory services.
Define secure hybrid identity patterns for existing and new services.
Design the organization's identity lifecycle management approach (joiner, mover, leaver processes, provisioning, deprovisioning, synchronization, access governance).
Establish patterns for authentication and access (modern authentication, MFA, Conditional Access, federation, application authentication).
Define the approach for external identities, service accounts, non-human identities, and specialist identity requirements.
Design privileged-access controls (break-glass accounts, delegated administration, administrative boundaries, separation of duties).
Define the future strategy for Active Directory Domain Services (domains, forests, OUs, trusts, GPO dependencies, legacy authentication, administrative models).
Assess the existing Active Directory estate, identifying technical debt, application dependencies, operational constraints, and simplification opportunities.
Develop a pragmatic and risk-managed roadmap towards future Active Directory consolidation.
Own the DNS and namespace architecture (name resolution, DNS forwarding, service discovery, namespace integration, dependencies).
Ensure DNS and directory designs support secure and reliable hybrid environments.
Define enterprise application integration patterns using technologies and standards.

Requirements

Deep architecture experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory Domain Services, and hybrid identity.
Strong knowledge of Entra Connect or Cloud Sync, authentication methods, federation, MFA, and Conditional Access.
Experience with multi-tenant coexistence, tenant/domain migrations, and Active Directory consolidation.
Strong DNS, namespace, trusts, GPO, privileged-access, and directory-security knowledge.
Understanding of SAML, OpenID Connect, OAuth, SCIM, and enterprise application integration.
Ability to produce HLD/LLD artifacts, transition designs, decision records, and migration patterns.
Strong security judgment, troubleshooting ability, and stakeholder communication skills.

Skills

Microsoft Entra ID
Active Directory Domain Services
Hybrid Identity
Entra Connect
Cloud Sync
Authentication Methods
Federation
MFA
Conditional Access
Multi-tenant Coexistence
Tenant/Domain Migrations
Active Directory Consolidation
DNS
Namespace Architecture
Trusts
GPO
Privileged Access
Directory Security
SAML
OpenID Connect
OAuth
SCIM
Enterprise Application Integration
HLD/LLD Artifacts
Transition Designs
Decision Records
Migration Patterns
Security Judgement
Troubleshooting
Stakeholder Communication

Location

London (50% presence required)
Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

Experienced

Benefits

Autonomy to develop and grow skills and experience
Opportunity to work on impactful projects
Strong leadership
Supportive and collaborative environment
Access to LinkedIn Learning
Management development programme
Training
24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
Flexible working options (including home working and part-time)
25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy 5 extra days of annual leave each year
2 paid days per year for volunteering
Salary Exchange Scheme pension with 4% employer contribution
Life Assurance (4 times base salary)
Non-contributory Private Medical Insurance (spouse and dependants included)
Non-contributory Worldwide Travel Insurance (spouse and dependants included)
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
Season ticket loan
Cycle to work scheme

About the Company

Methods is a UK-based IT Services Consultancy with over 30 years of experience, specializing in transformation, delivery, and collaboration for the public sector.
The company has a human-centered approach, focusing on people, technology, and data to create value and sustainability.
Methods fosters a culture of fun, hard work, and learning from mistakes.
While predominantly focused on the public sector, Methods is expanding its private sector client portfolio.
Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022.