Enterprise Patch Management Specialist

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

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company seeks a Patch Management Specialist, Mid to coordinate patching of operating systems, applications, and infrastructure components across mission-critical environments. You will plan patch cycles, evaluate patch criticality, and design deployment approaches to minimize disruption while meeting policy and regulatory requirements.

The role oversees testing, phased rollout, and validation of patches across server and endpoint fleets, partnering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Typically 4–6 years of patch management or related infrastructure security experience.
• Strong understanding of patch management principles with WSUS/SCCM experience.
• Proven problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills with multitasking ability.
• Experience in assessments, audits, and automated patch management solutions.
• 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 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

Systems administration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Windows Server

SCCM

WSUS

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company seeks a Patch Management Specialist, Mid to coordinate patching of operating systems, applications, and infrastructure components across mission-critical environments. You will plan patch cycles, evaluate patch criticality, and design deployment approaches to minimize disruption while meeting policy and regulatory requirements.

The role oversees testing, phased rollout, and validation of patches across server and endpoint fleets, partnering