Active Directory Specialist

Methods are currently looking for a DV Cleared, Active Directory SME to work on a new contract assignment for a period of 6 months. You will be working as part of a squad undertaking development sprints on a periodic basis as the lead determines.Essential Knowledge and Skills Required:Microsoft Windows Server 2003-2022Active Directory and Group PolicyRole & Functional based Security Delegation and LayersDNS,WINS and DHCPPKI ServicesSMTP Proxy ServicingFirewall management and controlsDFS, HA, Clustering, SOFSRDS, VMWare, vCenter, ESXI, vMotion, HyperV, VMM Terminal ServicesMS Cloud incorporating Exchange, Storage and Shares App servicedCitrix deployments incorporating PVS\ MCSAPP-v incorporating Citrix StoreFrontPowershell Scripting, MBAM/BitLocker/VPNDesirable skills and knowledge/certificationsAny Microsoft/Citrix/VMWare certificationWider understanding of client or midrange OSes, networking and securityHyperV, Azure and Google CloudHP BladeSystem, or similar blade Servers/blade chassis and interconnect technologiesHP Cloud Service Automation, or similar self-service cloud management technologyHP Server Automation, or similar system configuration/software deployment technologySymantec Datacentre Security, or similar security policy enforcement productA deep understanding of Virtualisation and Container technologiesPlease apply now for full job details.This role will require you to have DV Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidencerequired to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview