Linux and OpenShift admin Patch Management Engineer

Ampcus Inc; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus Inc. is seeking a Linux and OpenShift Patch Management Engineer to lead patching and vulnerability remediation across enterprise environments in Jersey City, NJ.

You will manage the patch lifecycle, automate deployments, and ensure security and compliance with stakeholders. Responsibilities include patch assessment, testing, deployment, health checks, change management, and governance while maintaining system stability.

Qualifications

• Expert-level Linux administration experience (RHEL, Rocky Linux, CentOS, Oracle Linux, Ubuntu).
• Strong OpenShift administration and platform support experience.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise patch management and automation tools (Ansible, Satellite, SCCM, Tanium, BigFix or equivalent).
• Strong shell scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python, Ansible).
• Deep knowledge of Linux security, vulnerability remediation, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of ITIL Change, Incident, Problem, and Release Management processes.
• Experience supporting mission-critical enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead patch management lifecycle for Linux servers and OpenShift clusters, including assessment, testing, deployment, and compliance reporting.
• Coordinate patch deployments, health checks, troubleshooting, rollback, and remediation tracking.
• Manage OpenShift patching across clusters and ensure compatibility with configurations and maintenance windows.
• Drive Change & Service Management planning, approvals, and governance with cross-functional teams.
• Produce patch governance reports and dashboards, track SLA compliance and remediation status.

Skills

Linux Administration

OpenShift Administration

Automation (Ansible)

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Vulnerability Remediation

ITIL Processes

Stakeholder Management

Patch Management

Platform Security

Release Management

Tools

Ansible

Satellite

SCCM

Tanium

BigFix

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Linux and OpenShift admin Patch Management Engineer

Location(s): Jersey City, NJ

Lead the end-to-end patch management and vulnerability remediation lifecycle for Linux servers and OpenShift platforms across enterprise environments. Responsible for patch assessment, testing, deployment, cluster maintenance, compliance reporting, automation, change management, and operational governance while ensuring platform stability, security, and regulatory compliance. Derived from the Linux and OpenShift patch management.

Key Responsibilities

Linux & OpenShift Patch Management

• Lead monthly, emergency, and zero-day patch deployments for Linux servers and OpenShift clusters.
• Identify, assess, test, validate, and deploy security and infrastructure patches.
• Perform pre- and post-patch health checks, compliance validation, troubleshooting, and rollback activities.
• Manage patch deployment schedules, maintenance windows, and remediation tracking.
• Support automation of patch deployment and post-patch validation processes.

Linux Administration

• Administer enterprise Linux environments and patch management infrastructure.
• Perform Linux OS patching, manual updates, console management, and patch workflow monitoring.
• Troubleshoot patch failures, system issues, and post-deployment incidents.
• Support system hardening, security compliance, and vulnerability remediation initiatives.
• Maintain operational documentation and deployment records.

OpenShift Platform Administration

• Manage patching activities for OpenShift clusters using approved enterprise tools.
• Identify cluster nodes requiring patching and validate patch compatibility with cluster configurations.
• Execute cluster patch deployments during approved maintenance windows.
• Monitor cluster health, workload availability, and deployment progress during patch cycles.
• Conduct post-patching validation and coordinate application/platform verification with stakeholders.

Change & Service Management

• Drive Change Management activities, deployment planning, approvals, and maintenance coordination.
• Collaborate with Cyber Security, Infrastructure, Application, and Platform teams to minimize deployment risks.
• Coordinate testing, production releases, rollback planning, and implementation reviews.
• Participate in governance, audit, and compliance reviews.

Reporting & Governance

• Produce operational and executive patch compliance reports and dashboards.
• Track remediation status, patch success rates, exceptions, vulnerabilities, and SLA compliance.
• Maintain issue logs and monitor failed patch deployments through closure.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives across Linux and OpenShift operations.

Required Skills

• Expert-level Linux administration experience (RHEL, Rocky Linux, CentOS, Oracle Linux, Ubuntu).
• Strong OpenShift administration and platform support experience.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise patch management and automation tools (Ansible, Satellite, SCCM, Tanium, BigFix or equivalent).
• Strong shell scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python, Ansible).
• Deep knowledge of Linux security, vulnerability remediation, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of ITIL Change, Incident, Problem, and Release Management processes.
• Experience supporting mission-critical enterprise environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration
• Red Hat OpenShift Administrator Certification
• ITIL Foundation Certification
• Security or Vulnerability Management certifications

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in Linux Infrastructure Administration, OpenShift Platform Administration, Patch Management, or Vulnerability Remediation supporting large-scale enterprise environments.

Key Competencies

• Linux Administration
• OpenShift Administration
• Vulnerability Remediation
• Patch Management
• Cluster Lifecycle Management
• Ansible Automation
• Platform Security & Compliance
• Change & Release Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Operational Governance & Reporting
• Stakeholder Management
• Continuous Improvement & Automation

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.