Production Support - Patch Administrator

Job Description

Patch Deployment and Testing

• Coordinate the deployment of patches, updates, and security fixes across all systems, applications, and infrastructure.
• Establish a standardized testing process to verify the compatibility and stability of patches before deployment to production environments.
• Collaborate closely with development, infrastructure, and security teams to schedule and implement patching activities with minimal impact on business operations.
• Troubleshoot issues with the patching process, including installation failures.
• Perform regular maintenance of systems, including patch approval and maintenance of third-party patch catalogues.
• Stay informed about new features to provide support and training to staff and clients.
• Assist other team members with tasks outside of patching as time permits.

Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Analysis

• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments to identify potential security risks and prioritize patching based on criticality and impact.
• Collaborate with the security team to evaluate the risk associated with unpatched vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.

Compliance and Reporting

• Stay updated with industry regulations, standards, and best practices related to patch management.
• Generate reports and metrics on patch compliance, vulnerability remediation progress, and system performance to provide insights to management and stakeholders.

Qualification and Experience:

• Graduate or equivalent
• 2 to 5 years of relevant work experience

Preferred Skills:

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft SCCM and experience with Tenable i.o or similar vulnerability scanning tools.
• Thorough understanding of Active Directory, including replication and Group Policy Objects (GPO).
• Engage with tuning of alerts to help improve their fidelity.
• Extensive knowledge of Windows operating systems patching and third-party tools such as Google Chrome, Adobe, and M365 Updates.
• Advanced knowledge of registry, permissions, and drivers and software required.
• Knowledge of PowerShell scripting.
• Familiarity with Linux is advantageous

Reporting Relationships

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.