IT Administrator IV/Patch Management Specialist, Senior
ASM
Richmond, VA, United States
9 days ago
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Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$99,300.0 - $158,689.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source
Tech stack
Cyber Security
IT Management
System Center Configuration Manager
Software Vulnerability Management
SC Clearance
Information Technology
Patch Management
Wsus
Job description
- Define and govern enterprise patch management strategy, standards, and schedules, aligning patch priorities with vulnerability risk, business impact, and compliance requirements.
- Architect and optimize large-scale patching solutions using tools such as WSUS, SCCM, or equivalent platforms, including deployment rings, maintenance windows, and detailed compliance reporting.
- Lead response to critical and zero-day vulnerabilities by coordinating rapid assessment, pilot deployments, risk-based prioritization, and accelerated patch rollouts across heterogeneous environments.
- Establish and manage patch exception and mitigation processes, including documenting risk acceptances, defining compensating controls, and reporting noncompliance to leadership.
- Partner with vulnerability management, security operations, and network/server teams to integrate scan results, threat intelligence, and asset criticality into patch planning and execution.
- Design and oversee automation, scripting, and configuration baselines that reduce manual effort, increase patch success rates, and improve consistency across diverse platforms.
- Develop and publish executive-level metrics and dashboards on patch compliance, remediation timelines, and risk reduction, using them to drive accountability with system owners., Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASMās overall compensation and benefits package for employees.
Requirements
- Bachelorās degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Typically 8+ years of experience in patch management, infrastructure operations, or security engineering with progressive ownership of enterprise-wide patching responsibilities.
- Deep understanding of patch management principles and experience with tools such as Microsoft WSUS and SCCM or equivalent enterprise platforms.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Experience supporting audits, assessments, and automated patch management solutions in highly regulated environments.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required., * Familiarity with DoD or similar federal IT environments and their security/compliance expectations.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CPMP, or similar security/governance credentials.
- Experience integrating patch and vulnerability management into broader cybersecurity and IT governance frameworks., The physical requirements described in āKnowledge, Skills and Abilitiesā above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, ālight office dutiesā or ālifting up to 50 poundsā or āsome travelā required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.
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