Junior Patch Management Analyst

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, seeks a Junior Patch Management Specialist to support the patch lifecycle for desktops, laptops, and remote endpoints in Topeka, KS.

You will help identify required OS and application patches, coordinate testing and deployment, monitor compliance, and document results for audits. This entry-level role emphasizes collaboration with cybersecurity teams and adherence to security policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• 0–3 years of related experience in enterprise IT environments.
• Understanding of patch management concepts and familiarity with WSUS/SCCM.
• Current secret security clearance.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply foundational patch management principles to identify, test, and deploy OS and application updates across enterprise endpoints using standard patch management tools.
• Support coordination of 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 work with senior administrators to 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.

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, seeks a Junior Patch Management Specialist to support the patch lifecycle for desktops, laptops, and remote endpoints in Topeka, KS.

You will help identify required OS and application patches, coordinate testing and deployment, monitor compliance, and document results for audits. This entry-level role emphasizes collaboration with cybersecurity teams and adherence to security policies.