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Patch Management Engineer

PeopleNTech LLC

Alexandria, VA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70–$75 Per Hour
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Applications Security, Backlog Prioritization, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Change Management, Computer Security, Configuration Management, Digital Certificates, Documentation, Establish Priorities, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, Incident Response, Industry Standards, Inventory Reports, Linux Operating System, Maintain Compliance, Management Strategy, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Network Administration/Management, Network Protocols, Network Security, Operating Systems, Operations Security (OPSEC), PCI-DSS, Product Lifecycle, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Reporting Skills, Risk, Root Cause Analysis, SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Protocols, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Software Patches, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Sprint Planning, Strategic Planning, System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), Systems Administration/Management, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Windows PowerShell, Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
LOCATION
Alexandria, VA
POSTED
21 days ago
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.

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