Enterprise Patch Management Lead (OS & Apps)

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research seeks a Patch Management Specialist, Mid to oversee coordinated patching of operating systems, applications, and infrastructure to maintain security and compliance in enterprise environments. You will plan patch cycles, assess patch criticality, and design deployment approaches that minimize business disruption while meeting policy requirements.

You will lead testing, phased rollout, and validation of patches across servers and endpoints, collaborating with security and operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Typically 4–6 years of patch management experience in medium to large enterprises.
• Strong understanding of patch management principles with WSUS/SCCM experience.
• Proven problem‑solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Experience in assessments, audits, and implementing automated patch management solutions including maintaining schedules.
• 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.

Skills

Patch management

WSUS

SCCM

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

Tools

WSUS

SCCM

Job description

ASM Research seeks a Patch Management Specialist, Mid to oversee coordinated patching of operating systems, applications, and infrastructure to maintain security and compliance in enterprise environments. You will plan patch cycles, assess patch criticality, and design deployment approaches that minimize business disruption while meeting policy requirements.

You will lead testing, phased rollout, and validation of patches across servers and endpoints, collaborating with security and operations