Network Patching

Cloudxtreme; Hyderabad, Chennai District, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloudxtreme in Hyderabad seeks a Network Patch & Change Specialist to manage patching for routers, switches, firewalls and related devices. You will coordinate maintenance windows and ensure safe rollout of firmware and software updates, with rigorous version control.

You will work with IT Operations, Security, and App teams under ITIL change processes, document outcomes, and perform RCA reports to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute scheduled patching activities for network devices during approved maintenance windows.
• Apply firmware, operating system, and security patches to routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless controllers.
• Ensure proper sequencing and version control of applied updates to prevent configuration drift.
• Perform pre-patch assessments and backup configurations to ensure rollback readiness.
• Conduct post-patch health checks to verify system stability, connectivity, and service continuity.
• Document patch outcomes, deviations, and lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with IT Operations, Security, and Application teams to minimize downtime and user impact.
• Adhere to established Change Advisory Board (CAB) and ITIL-based change management procedures.
• Ensure all patch activities are properly logged, tracked, and closed in the change management system.
• Analyze and resolve patch-related issues in a timely manner.
• Initiate rollback or remediation plans when patches cause instability or service degradation.
• Provide detailed incident and RCA reports as required. If required Coordinate with service providers, vendors.

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Patching & Maintenance:
  • Plan and execute scheduled patching activities for network devices during approved maintenance windows.
  • Apply firmware, operating system, and security patches to routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless controllers.
  • Ensure proper sequencing and version control of applied updates to prevent configuration drift.
• Pre- & Post-Patch Validation:
  • Perform pre-patch assessments and backup configurations to ensure rollback readiness.
  • Conduct post-patch health checks to verify system stability, connectivity, and service continuity.
  • Document patch outcomes, deviations, and lessons learned for continuous improvement.
• Coordination & Change Management:
  • Collaborate with IT Operations, Security, and Application teams to minimize downtime and user impact.
  • Adhere to established Change Advisory Board (CAB) and ITIL-based change management procedures.
  • Ensure all patch activities are properly logged, tracked, and closed in the change management system.
• Troubleshooting & Rollback:
  • Analyze and resolve patch-related issues in a timely manner.
  • Initiate rollback or remediation plans when patches cause instability or service degradation.
  • Provide detailed incident and RCA (Root Cause Analysis) reports as required. If required Coordinate with service providers, vendors.