Enterprise Patch Management Lead - Secret Clearance

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking a Patch Management Specialist, Mid, to coordinate patch cycles across enterprise endpoints and ensure security, stability, and regulatory compliance. You will lead testing, rollout, and validation of patches while minimizing business disruption.

The role requires 4–6 years in patch management or related infrastructure security, with WSUS/SCCM experience and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

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 WSUS and SCCM.
• Proven problem-solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills to manage multiple tasks.
• 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.

Skills

Patch management

WSUS

SCCM

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Audits and assessments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or equivalent experience

Tools

WSUS

SCCM

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking a Patch Management Specialist, Mid, to coordinate patch cycles across enterprise endpoints and ensure security, stability, and regulatory compliance. You will lead testing, rollout, and validation of patches while minimizing business disruption.

The role requires 4–6 years in patch management or related infrastructure security, with WSUS/SCCM experience and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.