Patch & Automation Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute patch management activities across Windows and Linux server environments.
• Deploy security patches, hotfixes, and updates using SCCM (Microsoft Configuration Manager) and other patch management tools.
• Utilize Qualys for vulnerability assessment, patch validation, and compliance reporting.
• Develop and maintain automation playbooks using Ansible for patching, configuration management, and system administration tasks.
• Perform vulnerability remediation based on security scan findings and organizational policies.
• Monitor patch compliance, track remediation status, and generate management reports.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to plan and implement patch deployment schedules.
• Troubleshoot patch deployment failures and perform root cause analysis (RCA).
• Ensure systems meet security and compliance requirements through timely patching activities.
• Support operating system upgrades, maintenance windows, and infrastructure improvements.
• Create and maintain patching procedures, automation documentation, and operational runbooks.
• Implement process improvements to reduce manual effort and increase operational efficiency.
• Participate in incident management and provide support during critical infrastructure issues.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• SCCM (Microsoft Configuration Manager)
• Qualys
• Ansible
• Windows
• Linux