Patching Engineer

Job Summary

The Patching Engineer is responsible for planning, testing, deploying, and monitoring operating system, application, firmware, and security patches across the organization's IT infrastructure. This role ensures systems remain secure, compliant, and operational by managing vulnerabilities, reducing security risks, and maintaining patch compliance standards for servers, workstations, network devices, and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

Patch Management

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise patch management processes and procedures.
• Schedule, test, and deploy operating system and application patches across Windows, Linux, and other supported platforms.
• Manage firmware and software updates for servers, network equipment, and endpoint devices.
• Monitor patch deployment activities and resolve installation failures or configuration issues.

Vulnerability Management

• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to assess vulnerabilities and prioritize remediation efforts.
• Review vulnerability scan results and ensure timely patching of identified security risks.
• Track and report patch compliance metrics and remediation status.
• Participate in security audits and compliance assessments.

Systems Administration Support

• Maintain the stability and availability of servers, operating systems, and network-connected infrastructure.
• Perform impact assessments and risk evaluations before patch deployment.
• Coordinate maintenance windows and communicate changes to stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot issues arising from patch implementation and rollback procedures when necessary.

Automation and Monitoring

• Utilize patch management tools and automation platforms to streamline deployment processes.
• Develop scripts and automation workflows for patch installation, verification, and reporting.
• Monitor system performance post-deployment and validate patch effectiveness.
• Maintain documentation of patch schedules, procedures, and results.

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure compliance with organizational security policies and industry standards.
• Generate patch compliance reports for management and audit requirements.
• Maintain change management documentation and approvals.
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery requirements related to system maintenance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Systems Administration, Infrastructure Support, or Patch Management.
• Experience managing Windows Server, Linux, and virtualization environments.
• Familiarity with enterprise patching solutions
• Knowledge of networking concepts, operating systems, and cybersecurity best practices.