Vulnerability & Patch Engineer - Hybrid, 6-Month Contract

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Hays Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Vulnerability & Patch Management Engineer for a large organisation in the North West. The contract is 6 months, hybrid with 1-2 days onsite. Daily rate £450-£525, inside IR35. Start ideally within 2 weeks.

This hands‑on role focuses on reducing vulnerability exposure, improving patch management processes, and driving automation across remediation activities. You will collaborate with infrastructure, cloud and application teams to coordinate remediation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in vulnerability management and remediation.
• Patch management across enterprise environments with automation.
• Experience with endpoint and infrastructure management tools.
• Strong scripting (PowerShell) and automation skills.
• Knowledge of Windows Server/Desktop and Intune/SCCM/MECM.
• Awareness of Cyber Essentials Plus programmes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage vulnerability remediation and patching across the technology estate.
• Identify, assess and prioritise vulnerabilities based on risk and impact.
• Deploy OS and third-party patches and automate processes.
• Package and deploy applications using endpoint management platforms.
• Troubleshoot failed deployments and validate remediation.
• Collaborate with infra, cloud and application teams to coordinate remediation.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Patch management

Endpoint management

PowerShell scripting

Automation

Windows servers

Windows desktops

Intune

SCCM / MECM

ManageEngine Patch Manager

Pulseway

Cyber Essentials Plus

Tools

Intune

PowerShell

SCCM / MECM

ManageEngine Patch Manager

Pulseway

Job description

Hays Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Vulnerability & Patch Management Engineer for a large organisation in the North West. The contract is 6 months, hybrid with 1-2 days onsite. Daily rate £450-£525, inside IR35. Start ideally within 2 weeks.

This hands‑on role focuses on reducing vulnerability exposure, improving patch management processes, and driving automation across remediation activities. You will collaborate with infrastructure, cloud and application teams to coordinate remediation.