Mid Patch Management Specialist — Secure, Timely Deployments

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

Job summary

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

The role includes testing, phased rollout, and validation of patches across servers and endpoints, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Typically 4–6 years of experience in 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 Microsoft WSUS and SCCM.
• Proven problem‑solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• 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.
• Familiarity with federal program IT environments and relevant certifications such as CISSP or CPMP are a plus.

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

Problem-solving

Analytical

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

Microsoft WSUS

SCCM

Job description

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

The role includes testing, phased rollout, and validation of patches across servers and endpoints, collaborating with