Emerging Patch Management Specialist

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company is seeking a Junior Patch Management Specialist to support the patch lifecycle for desktops, laptops, and remote endpoints. You will assist with identifying required patches, coordinating testing, deploying updates, and monitoring compliance to reduce vulnerabilities and meet policy requirements.

The role involves basic troubleshooting, escalation as needed, and collaboration with cybersecurity teams to align patching with current advisories

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 0–3 years of related experience in systems administration, IT support, or cybersecurity in an enterprise environment.
• Understanding of basic patch management concepts and familiarity with common tools (WSUS, SCCM)
• Must have current secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply foundational patch management principles to identify, test, and deploy OS and application updates across enterprise endpoints using standard patch management tools.
• Support coordination of routine and emergency patch cycles, including pre‑deployment testing, change approvals, maintenance window planning, and rollback procedures for desktops and remote devices.
• Monitor vulnerability and patch compliance reports, interpret risk levels, and remediate non‑compliant systems according to standards.
• Use basic network and systems administration concepts to understand dependencies between endpoints, servers, and networks when planning and troubleshooting patch deployments.
• Assist with implementing automated patch workflows, including scheduling, targeting device groups, validating successful installation, and documenting results for audits.
• Maintain documentation for patch baselines, deployment procedures, known issues, and SOPs to support repeatable and compliant operations.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and vulnerability management staff so patching activities align with current threats, advisories, and security policies.

Skills

Patch management concepts

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

Tools

WSUS

SCCM

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company is seeking a Junior Patch Management Specialist to support the patch lifecycle for desktops, laptops, and remote endpoints. You will assist with identifying required patches, coordinating testing, deploying updates, and monitoring compliance to reduce vulnerabilities and meet policy requirements.

The role involves basic troubleshooting, escalation as needed, and collaboration with cybersecurity teams to align patching with current advisories