Directory Services Engineer

Directory Services Engineer

Are you an experienced Directory Services Engineer with strong SQL expertise and hands‑on experience designing and configuring multi‑domain Pull Print solutions?

Join Sopra Steria’s Directory Services team supporting high‑profile systems for a prestigious UK government client.

In this secure, office‑based environment, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing identity and directory infrastructure that underpins critical national operations.

You’ll bring specialist knowledge in SQL and Pull Print 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, you’ll 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. We can consider compressed working hours – five days in four. You will be based at one of our secure UK locations – Gloucestershire, London, Manchester, or North Yorkshire.

• 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.
• Designing, configuring, and troubleshooting multi‑domain Pull Print solutions across a complex estate.
• 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 with access control, identity lifecycle management and directory‑integrated systems.
• Experience working in operational environments aligned to Service Level Agreements.

• Power Shell scripting experience.
• Understanding of Privileged Access Workstations.
• Exposure to Public Key Infrastructure or hybrid identity environments.
• Awareness of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery practices.

If you’re interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent.

Location: Gloucestershire, London, Manchester, or North Yorkshire.

Security Clearance Level: Developed Vetting – cleared or eligible.

Internal Recruiter: Paul.

Salary: Up to £55,000, with flexibility depending on experience.

Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance, and pension.