Network Architect - 48-hour Patching Architect

Gdh Consulting, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); Ibrido; USD 113.000 - 119.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health benefits (3 medical options)

401(k) plan

Employee referral program

Wellbeats membership

Descrizione del lavoro

GDH is seeking a Patch Management Architect to lead the development and implementation of enterprise patching across LAN, WAN, wireless, security, and cloud environments. The role focuses on defining standards, automation, and governance to ensure timely, secure updates while maintaining network availability.

You will partner with security, operations and project teams to optimize processes, document runbooks, and train operations staff. A hybrid schedule is offered.

Competenze

• 8+ years of enterprise network engineering or architecture experience.

Mansioni

• Define the technical patching strategy and standards for diverse network platforms.
• Establish software version baselines, golden images, validation, and rollback procedures.
• Design automation and tooling for inventory management, vulnerability assessment, compliance, and scheduled updates.
• Assess risks and prioritize patching activities based on vulnerability severity, exposure, and business importance.
• Partner with security, operations, and project teams to implement and improve patching processes.
• Document standards, runbooks, and metrics; provide training to operational teams.
• Evaluate and select tools and technologies for automation, vulnerability management, and inventory.
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies related to network patching.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance patch management efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.

Conoscenze

Enterprise network engineering

Network architecture

Firmware/software upgrades planning

Vulnerability management

Network automation (Python/Ansible/Net

Strumenti

Cisco

Juniper

Palo Alto Networks

F5

Ansible

NetBox

NetBrain

Descrizione del lavoro

Role Summary This position involves developing and implementing a comprehensive patching strategy for enterprise network platforms across various environments, including LAN, WAN, wireless, security, application delivery, and cloud. The role requires defining standards, designing automation tools, and establishing processes to ensure timely, secure, and compliant network updates. The architect will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimize patch management while maintaining network availability and security.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical patching strategy and standards for diverse network platforms.
• Establish software version baselines, golden images, validation, and rollback procedures.
• Design automation and tooling for inventory management, vulnerability assessment, compliance, and scheduled updates.
• Assess risks and prioritize patching activities based on vulnerability severity, exposure, and business importance.
• Partner with security, operations, and project teams to implement and improve patching processes.
• Document standards, runbooks, and metrics; provide training to operational teams.
• Evaluate and select tools and technologies for automation, vulnerability management, and inventory.
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies related to network patching.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance patch management efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of enterprise network engineering or architecture experience.
• Experience planning firmware and software upgrades on Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, F5, or similar platforms.
• Working knowledge of vulnerability management processes and tooling.
• Experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, NetBox, NetBrain, or similar technologies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with architects, engineers, project managers, and stakeholders; share knowledge and document work clearly.
• Relevant education, training, certifications, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience designing enterprise-scale patching or technology lifecycle programs is preferred.
• Experience working in regulated industries is preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Publishing Pay Range: $82.00 - $86.50 Hourly

This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.

About GDH

At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do.

GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are

GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises.

As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

• Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services.
• Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans.
• Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!

For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH's website under the tab for candidates.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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