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# Windows Server Engineer

- **Company:** Overviewwe
- **Location:** Warrington, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Authentication Protocols, Databases, Data Mapping, Identity and Access Management, JSON, Windows Servers, OAuth, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Ansible, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Logging, Okta, Enterprise Integration, Windows Security, Api Design, SailPoint, Restful APIs, Servicenow, User Accounts
- **Published:** June 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/39027869/

## About the Role

Core Technical SkillsStrong experience with Windows Server administrationAdvanced PowerShell scripting (mandatory)Hands-on experience with Ansible (Windows modules / WinRM)Experience working with:Local SAM accounts (Get-LocalUser, WMI, CIM)Active Directory (preferred)
Integration & API SkillsExperience with:REST APIs (GET/POST/PUT)JSON/XML data handlingUnderstanding of:Authentication mechanisms (OAuth, API keys, certificates)Experience integrating with IAM platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Saviynt, Azure AD, Okta) is highly desirable
Infrastructure & SecurityKnowledge of:Windows security model and account managementPrivileged access and identity governance conceptsFamiliarity with:Enterprise security standardsAudit and compliance requirements
Desirable SkillsExperience in Financial Services environmentsExposure to Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) toolsKnowledge of ServiceNow (for workflow/orchestration)Experience with CI/CD pipelines for automation scriptsUnderstanding of hybrid identity environments (on-prem + cloud)
Key CompetenciesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to operate in complex, distributed environmentsExcellent stakeholder communication (IAM, Security, Infra teams)Focus on automation, accuracy, and operational resilience

## Description

Role OverviewWe are seeking a Windows Server Engineer with strong automation and integration capabilities to support the extraction and provisioning of user account data into enterprise Identity & Access Management (IAM) platforms.The role will focus on automating the retrieval of user accounts (primarily from local Windows SAM databases and/or Active Directory) and integrating these into downstream IAM feeds using PowerShell, Ansible, and API-based integrations.This position is critical in ensuring accurate, secure, and automated identity data flows across the infrastructure estate.
Key ResponsibilitiesWindows & Identity EngineeringManage and support Windows Server environments (###############22)Extract and manage local user and group accounts (SAM database)Support integration with Active Directory where applicableIdentify and manage local accounts (e.g., service, admin, break-glass)
Automation & ScriptingDevelop and maintain PowerShell scripts to:Extract user account data from local systems (SAM) or ADTransform data into IAM-compatible formats (JSON, CSV, XML)Build and maintain Ansible playbooks for:Remote user account discovery across server estateScheduled and repeatable IAM feed executionEnsure automation is:Scalable across large estatesSecure and compliant with enterprise policies
API & IAM IntegrationDesign and implement API-based integrations to IAM platformsEnable automated identity data feeds using REST APIs:Push user data into IAM systemsHandle authentication (OAuth, tokens, certificates)Perform data mapping and transformation between source systems and IAM schema
Data & GovernanceEnsure integrity and quality of user identity data feedsSupport audit and compliance requirements:Logging and traceability of account extractionIdentification of orphaned or unmanaged accountsCollaborate with IAM and security teams to:Define data standardsImprove identity governance controls
Operational & Continuous ImprovementEnhance automation frameworks to reduce manual effortIdentify opportunities to:Replace local account usage with centralized identityImprove security posture (e.g., reduce local admin sprawl)Contribute to documentation:RunbooksArchitecture diagramsData flow mappings


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