Patch Management Engineer

PeopleNTech LLC

  • Alexandria, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • $70–$75 Per Hour
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Skills

  • Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
  • Applications Securityunmatched
  • Backlog Prioritizationunmatched
  • Bash Scriptingunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Change Managementunmatched
  • Computer Securityunmatched
  • Configuration Managementunmatched
  • Digital Certificatesunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
  • ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Incident Responseunmatched
  • Industry Standardsunmatched
  • Inventory Reportsunmatched
  • Linux Operating Systemunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Management Strategyunmatched
  • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
  • Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
  • Network Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Network Protocolsunmatched
  • Network Securityunmatched
  • Operating Systemsunmatched
  • Operations Security (OPSEC)unmatched
  • PCI-DSSunmatched
  • Product Lifecycleunmatched
  • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)unmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Reporting Skillsunmatched
  • Riskunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security)unmatched
  • Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
  • Security Protocolsunmatched
  • Service Level Agreement (SLA)unmatched
  • Software Patchesunmatched
  • Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)unmatched
  • Sprint Planningunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)unmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)unmatched
  • Windows PowerShellunmatched
  • Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)unmatched

Description

Indent : SF_OP_203654-1-1
Role : Patch Management Engineer
Location :Scottsdale, AZ (Onsite)
Rate : $70/hr – $75/hr

Key Responsibilities
  • Patch Strategy Development: Design and implement a comprehensive patch management strategy to ensure all systems and applications are maintained in accordance with client policies and SLAs, and in response to security vulnerability reporting.
  • Patch Deployment: Oversee the deployment of patches and updates across the enterprise, ensuring compatibility of application dependencies and coordinating deployment windows to maintain service availability.
  • Monitoring and Reporting: Set up monitoring solutions to track the status of patch deployments, generate reports on compliance levels, and identify any outstanding vulnerabilities.
  • Certificate Management: Manage the lifecycle of TLS/SSL certificates, including generation, monitoring, updating, and remediation to ensure secure communications across systems.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with IT operations, security teams, and application owners to coordinate patching efforts and ensure alignment with overall security policies.
  • Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments to identify and prioritize patches based on risk and develop remediation plans.
  • Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation for patch management processes, including schedules, patch inventories, and compliance reports to support audits and reviews.
  • Troubleshooting and Support: Provide support for issues arising from patching activities, including troubleshooting failures and performing root cause analysis.
Technical Skills
  • Operating Systems: Strong experience with patch management across various operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and containers.
  • Patch Management Tools: Proficiency with patch management tools such as Microsoft WSUS, SCCM, or third-party solutions like Ivanti or Tanium.
  • Certificate Management: Experience with managing TLS/SSL certificates and PKI.
  • Scripting Skills: Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) to automate patch management tasks.
  • Security Best Practices: Understanding of security best practices and frameworks to ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC II Type 2, TISAX)
  • Network Management: Knowledge of network security protocols and practices related to patch management and system hardening.
  • Version Control: Experience with version control systems to manage changes in configuration and patch scripts.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Agile Methodologies: Experience working in Agile environments, contributing to sprint planning and backlog management.
  • Incident Response: Familiarity with incident response processes and the role of patch management in mitigating security incidents.
  • Compliance Frameworks: Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS, HIPAA) as they pertain to patch management.
  • Cloud Technologies: AWS or equivalent.

Numbers & Facts

LocationAlexandria, VA
Salary$70–$75 Per Hour

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