AI-Driven Patch & Vulnerability Automation Lead

SGA; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA) seeks a Business Analyst for a contract role in Cincinnati, OH, with a hybrid schedule. The role leads the Vulnerability and Patch Automation Initiative, defining the vision, roadmap, and execution across enterprise remediation efforts.

The ideal candidate combines leadership with hands-on experience in patching automation, vulnerability remediation, and AI technologies, spanning endpoints, servers, networking, cloud, and cybersecurity operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in technology engineering, cybersecurity, infrastructure operations, or related fields.
• Experience leading enterprise patch management, vulnerability remediation, or technology transformation initiatives.
• Proven success implementing automation solutions within technology operations.
• Experience applying AI, machine learning, or Generative AI capabilities to improve operational outcomes.
• Broad knowledge of enterprise technologies including endpoints, servers, networking, cloud platforms, and security tools.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the roadmap for the Third-Party Remediation pillar.
• Reduce remediation timelines and improve risk reduction.
• Identify and implement automation across patching and remediation.
• Leverage AI/analytics to improve prioritization and efficiency.
• Collaborate with infra, security, architecture, and engineering teams.
• Establish metrics and provide executive remediation progress reports.
• Manage priorities, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Patch management

Vulnerability remediation

Automation

AI capabilities

Enterprise infrastructure

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

ServiceNow

NexThink

Jamf/SCCM

Plutora

Katalon

BigFix

Qualys

Job description

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA) seeks a Business Analyst for a contract role in Cincinnati, OH, with a hybrid schedule. The role leads the Vulnerability and Patch Automation Initiative, defining the vision, roadmap, and execution across enterprise remediation efforts.

The ideal candidate combines leadership with hands-on experience in patching automation, vulnerability remediation, and AI technologies, spanning endpoints, servers, networking, cloud, and cybersecurity operations.