Enterprise Patch Management Lead

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company

Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 78,000 - 129,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, seeks a Mid Patch Management Specialist to coordinate OS and application patches for enterprise endpoints, using WSUS and SCCM. The role emphasizes security, compliance, and minimal business disruption.

Required are a Bachelor’s in IT/CS or related field and 4–6 years in patch management or similar roles, with strong problem‑solving and communication skills. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent experience.
Typically 4–6 years of patch management, systems administration, or related infrastructure security roles in medium to large enterprises.
Strong understanding of patch management principles and experience with tools such as Microsoft WSUS and SCCM.
Proven problem‑solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Experience in assessments, audits, and implementing automated patch management solutions, including maintaining schedules and ensuring timely deployment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

Lead assessment, testing, and deployment of OS and application patches across enterprise endpoints using centralized tools such as WSUS, SCCM, or comparable platforms.
Design and maintain patching schedules, phased rollout plans, and maintenance windows that minimize business impact while satisfying security and compliance requirements.
Perform advanced troubleshooting and remediation for failed or problematic patches, coordinating with system administrators and application owners on workarounds and permanent fixes.
Implement and tune automated patch management workflows, including device targeting, deployment rules, and deadlines to improve consistency and coverage.
Monitor vulnerability feeds, patch advisories, and compliance dashboards to prioritize patch deployment based on risk, impact, and defined service‑level expectations.
Document patch management procedures, baselines, exception handling, and reporting methods to support audits, assessments, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate closely with vulnerability management and security operations teams to align patch deployment with identified threats, zero‑day vulnerabilities, and regulatory obligations.