System Specialist - L7

Interra Information Technologies (InterraIT); Dadri; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Vulnerability Management – Patch Deployment Administrator in India, Uttar Pradesh, Dadri. The successful candidate will be responsible for deploying and maintaining security patches across systems, ensuring compliance while minimizing business disruption. The role requires strong knowledge in patch management and hands-on experience in enterprise environments. Ideal applicants should have over 5 years of experience in system administration, and familiarity with tools like SCCM or Rapid7 is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in patch management, system administration, or IT operations.
• Hands-on experience deploying patches in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management workflows.

Responsibilities

• Deploy security patches for Windows and Linux servers, endpoints, and infrastructure devices.
• Execute patch deployments using enterprise patching and automation tools.
• Apply emergency patches for critical vulnerabilities.
• Perform post-deployment validation to confirm successful remediation.

Skills

Patch management

System administration

Windows Server

Linux operating systems

Vulnerability management workflows

Tools

SCCM/MECM

Intune

Rapid7

Job description

Vulnerability Management – Patch Deployment Administrator

Role Summary

The Vulnerability Management – Patch Deployment Administrator is responsible for deploying, validating, and maintaining security patches and configuration updates across enterprise systems to remediate identified vulnerabilities. This role works closely with Vulnerability Management, Infrastructure, Cloud, and Application teams to ensure timely, reliable, and compliant patching while minimizing business disruption.

Key Responsibilities – Patch Deployment & Remediation

• Deploy security patches for Windows and Linux servers, endpoints, and infrastructure devices.
• Execute patch deployments using enterprise patching and automation tools.
• Apply emergency (out-of-band) patches for critical and actively exploited vulnerabilities.
• Perform post-deployment validation to confirm successful remediation.

Vulnerability Remediation Support

• Consume vulnerability scan results and create remediation tickets.
• Map vulnerabilities to applicable patches, configuration changes, or compensating controls.
• Coordinate with Vulnerability Management teams to confirm vulnerability closure.

Testing, Change & Stability

• Test patches in non-production environments prior to deployment.
• Follow change management and maintenance window processes.
• Develop and Perform rollback procedures when required to restore system stability.
• Document patch exceptions and risk acceptances.

Scheduling & Operational Execution

• Manage patch schedules and deployment waves across environments on Windows and Linux System.
• Ensure patching aligns with defined SLAs and business availability requirements.
• Coordinate downtime notifications with system owners.

Reporting & Compliance

• Track patch deployment status, failures, and success rates.
• Maintain documentation for patched and unpatched systems.
• Create and maintain vulnerability management reports.
• Support audits and compliance by providing patch evidence and reports.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in patch management, system administration, or IT operations.
• Hands-on experience deploying patches in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux operating systems.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SCCM/MECM, Intune or automation tools.
• Experience with Rapid7 or similar patching solutions.
• Understanding of NIST, CIS, or ISO 27001 frameworks.
• Relevant technical or security certifications.

What Success Looks Like

• High patch deployment success rates with minimal operational impact.
• Consistent achievement of patching SLAs.
• Reduced backlog of exploitable vulnerabilities.
• Strong audit readiness and documentation.