Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Experienced

Experience required

2 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.dice.com

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Linux Systems Analysis Network Security Linux Servers Microsoft Office Windows Servers Microsoft SharePoint Software Vulnerability Management System Availability Information Technology Patch Management

Job description

• Applying systems analysis methods and procedures, including consulting with users to identify and define hardware, software, and system functional requirements.
• Assisting in the design, development, documentation, analysis, testing, and modification of computer systems or programs based on user needs and system design specifications.
• Analyze, test, and deploy patches to address security vulnerabilities
• Provide expert-level patch management and automation support using BigFix in a large enterprise environment.
• Analyze available patches to determine applicability, priority, and suitability for Windows and Linux servers.
• Assess patch impact on system availability, application compatibility, performance, and business operations before deployment.
• Evaluate patch severity, CVEs, vendor advisories, and vulnerability risks to prioritize patching activities.
• Review system inventories, existing patch levels, dependencies, and prerequisites to identify required patches.
• Use BigFix to identify missing patches, assess compliance gaps, and monitor deployment status.
• Plan and coordinate patch deployments based on risk assessments, business criticality, and maintenance windows.
• Test patches and validate system functionality after installation to minimize operational impact.
• Communicate vulnerability risks, patching recommendations, and remediation plans to stakeholders.
• Document patch analysis, deployment activities, testing results, and exceptions.
• Leverage automation and scripting to improve patching efficiency and reduce manual effort.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience using BigFix for patching.
• Experience patching Linux and Windows servers.
• Experience analyzing system vulnerabilities, identifying security gaps and risks, and recommending appropriate remediation solutions.
• Experience in assessing patch applicability, prioritizing patches, and evaluating the potential impact of patch deployment on enterprise systems.
• Experience generating and compiling vulnerability, patch compliance, and threat reporting metrics.
• Knowledge of Vulnerability Management, security advisories, CVEs, and patch prioritization methodologies.
• Experience using BigFix to assess patch compliance, identify missing patches, and monitor deployment status.
• Understanding of operating system patching, application dependencies, compatibility considerations, and patch testing procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.

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