Entry-Level Patch Management Engineer

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Boston (MA); 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 patch lifecycles for desktops, laptops, and remote endpoints. You will help identify required OS and application patches, coordinate testing, and deploy updates to reduce vulnerabilities and meet policies.

You will monitor patch status, assist with automated workflows, and maintain documentation for baselines and SOPs, collaborating with cybersecurity teams to align with threats and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in IT, CS, or related field.
• 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 WSUS/SCCM or similar tools.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Current secret security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Apply foundational patch management principles to identify, test, and deploy OS and application updates across enterprise endpoints using standard patch management tools.
• Coordinate 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 basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

WSUS

SCCM

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking a Junior Patch Management Specialist to support patch lifecycles for desktops, laptops, and remote endpoints. You will help identify required OS and application patches, coordinate testing, and deploy updates to reduce vulnerabilities and meet policies.

You will monitor patch status, assist with automated workflows, and maintain documentation for baselines and SOPs, collaborating with cybersecurity teams to align with threats and