Directory Services Engineer Are you an experienced Directory Services Engineer with strong SQL expertise and hands-on experience designing and configuring multi-domain PullPrint solutions? Join Sopra Sterias Directory Services team supporting high-profile systems for a prestigious UK government client. In this secure, office-based environment, youll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing identity and directory infrastructure that underpins critical national operations. Youll bring specialist knowledge in SQL and PullPrint environments to support complex, large-scale systems, contributing to both business-as-usual service delivery and continuous improvement. Working as part of a collaborative team, youll help ensure stability across a multi-domain estate while supporting upgrades and introducing new capabilities. Due to the secure nature of this work, the role is office-based. Supporting business-as-usual directory services operations, including user account management, access control and identity lifecycle management. Administering and maintaining Active Directory Domain Services, including domain controllers, replication, Domain Name System and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Designing, deploying, and managing Group Policy Objects across their lifecycle. Using SQL to support querying, reporting and data-driven troubleshooting across directory and print systems. Delivering patching, upgrades, lifecycle activities and third line support in line with Service Level Agreements. Strong experience with SQL, including querying, reporting and troubleshooting in complex environments. Strong experience with Active Directory Domain Services in an enterprise environment, including domain controllers, replication, Domain Name System and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Expertise in designing, deploying and troubleshooting Group Policy Objects. Experience working in operational environments aligned to Service Level Agreements. Exposure to Public Key Infrastructure or hybrid identity environments. Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent. Security Clearance Level: Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, and pension. Sopra Sterias Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the clients goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UKs most complex safety and security critical markets.
Microsoft Service Engineer in Cheltenham employer: Sopra Steria
Join a forward-thinking team at the forefront of Aerospace and Defence, where your expertise in Microsoft Sentinel and KQL will directly contribute to enhancing security measures. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and innovative projects. Located in a dynamic environment, we offer competitive benefits and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in the industry.
