Cloud Patch Engineer

NTT DATA, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a Cloud Patch Engineer to support enterprise patch management, automation, and vulnerability remediation across Linux, Windows, and cloud environments.

Join a team focused on patch lifecycle, scripting, and IaC to improve security posture. The role touches GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, and multi-cloud platforms in a enterprise setting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience with at least 5 years in infrastructure engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, or patch management.
• Strong experience managing enterprise patching across Linux and Windows environments.
• Hands-on experience with Linux platforms such as RHEL, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, or Alpine.
• Experience with Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Groovy scripting.
• Experience with Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar automation tools.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). AWS and Azure experience is also valued.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, GKE, or OpenShift.
• Strong understanding of vulnerability management, security hardening, compliance, and audit support.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, deploy, and maintain operating system patches across enterprise infrastructure.
• Manage the full patch lifecycle, including validation, release readiness, compliance, and operational support.
• Automate patch deployment, reporting, and monitoring using scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Partner with security teams to remediate vulnerabilities and maintain compliance standards.
• Support cloud and container platforms while improving platform reliability and operational efficiency.

Skills

Linux

Windows Server

Patch Management

GCP

Kubernetes

Docker

Ansible

Terraform

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Groovy

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Vulnerability Management

DevOps

Infrastructure Automation

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Ansible

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

GKE

OpenShift

Job description

Req ID: 388430

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization,

We are currently seeking a Cloud Patch Engineer to join our team in jacksonvile, Florida (US-FL), United States (US).

Cloud Patch Engineer

NTT DATA is seeking a Cloud Patch Engineer to support enterprise patch management, automation, and vulnerability remediation across Linux, Windows, and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, test, deploy, and maintain operating system patches across enterprise infrastructure.
• Manage the full patch lifecycle, including validation, release readiness, compliance, and operational support.
• Automate patch deployment, reporting, and monitoring using scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Partner with security teams to remediate vulnerabilities and maintain compliance standards.
• Support cloud and container platforms while improving platform reliability and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience with at least 5 years in infrastructure engineering, platform engineering, DevOps, or patch management.
• Strong experience managing enterprise patching across Linux and Windows environments.
• Hands-on experience with Linux platforms such as RHEL, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, or Alpine.
• Experience with Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Groovy scripting.
• Experience with Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar automation tools.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). AWS and Azure experience is also valued.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, GKE, or OpenShift.
• Strong understanding of vulnerability management, security hardening, compliance, and audit support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in highly regulated environments such as financial services, banking, healthcare, or insurance.
• Background in large-scale enterprise infrastructure and cloud operations.

Skills

Linux

• Windows Server
• Patch Management
• GCP
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• Ansible
• Terraform
• Python
• Bash
• Jenkins
• GitHub Actions
• Vulnerability Management
• DevOps
• Infrastructure Automation

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees.

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