2 of 2 Contract Microsoft Certification Jobs in the Thames Valley

SC Cleared role We're seeking a Unified Communications & Network Support Engineer to deliver secure, high-quality collaboration and networking support across classified defence networks. You'll manage Cisco, Microsoft, and AV systems, ensuring resilient communication solutions that meet stringent security and operational standards. Key Responsibilities Deliver secure IT, AV, and Cisco networking support across classified environments. Administer and … maintain collaboration platforms including Cisco Webex, Microsoft Teams, and Skype for Business . Support and configure AV systems such as Cisco P60, Crestron, and Polycom within secure meeting and operational spaces. Manage identity and authentication services via Active Directory, Azure AD, and Microsoft Exchange . Lead Unified Communications migrations and Cisco Expressway upgrades , ensuring minimal disruption and full … and UC integration . Experience with Expressway deployments , UC migrations, and hybrid collaboration environments. Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Desirable Cisco certifications (e.g., CCNA Collaboration, CCNP Collaboration ) Microsoft certifications (e.g., MS-700, MS-720 ) Familiarity with MOD JSP standards , Defence Digital , or similar governance frameworks. Experience working in classified or restricted IT environments. More ❯

on implementation experience, and a strong understanding of identity federation, authentication, and access control. Key Duties and Responsibilities Implement and configure a new on-premise identity solution built on Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Active Directory (AD), and Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS). Work from solution designs to deploy and integrate identity components across environments, ensuring resilience, performance, and … hardening, and enhanced monitoring of identity services. Required Competencies Experience of working in Defence Proven experience as an Identity Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, or Systems Administrator with a focus on Microsoft identity technologies. Hands-on expertise in: Windows Server 2022 installation, configuration, and management. Active Directory design, replication, Group Policy, and security. ADFS deployment and configuration, including claims-based authentication … Experience supporting complex enterprise environments, including troubleshooting identity-related issues Experience in utilising multiple on-premise virtualisation technologies such as VMware Cloud Foundation and private cloud stacks Desired Competencies Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate or equivalent. Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and operational support. Familiarity with monitoring and alerting solutions for Active Directory and ADFS. Exposure More ❯