OT Patching Engineer

MSR Technology Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 131,809,000 - 180,521,000; Full time

Job summary

MSR Technology Group in Detroit, MI is seeking a Patch Engineer for a long-term contract. The role involves planning, coordinating, and validating patching across OT systems, ensuring cybersecurity compliance and system reliability.

You will liaise with IT, cybersecurity, and site leadership to execute patches during outages and maintenance windows. The ideal candidate has knowledge of OT systems, patching tools, and strong communication skills, with a focus on documentation and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Computer Engineering.
• Knowledge of OT systems (DCS, SCADA, PI).
• Experience with patching tools.
• Understanding of cybersecurity requirements.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patch planning and scheduling with stakeholders.
• Assess systems and evaluate patch applicability and risk.
• Apply approved patches to servers and workstations.
• Validate system functionality post-patching and ensure restoration.
• Maintain patching records and checklists for audits.
• Support upgrades, antivirus updates, and recovery processes.
• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity teams, and vendors.

Skills

OT systems (DCS, SCADA, PI)

Patching tools

Cybersecurity requirements

Communication & documentation

Education

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Patching tools

Job description

MSR Technology Group has been recognized as an Inc. 500/5000 company for the past seven consecutive years. We currently have an urgent opening for a Patch Engineer role in Detroit, MI

Title: Patch Engineer

Location: Detroit, MI

Duration: Long Term Contract

Pay Rate: $55 per hour on W2 with benefits

Job Description.

Responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and validating patching activities across OT systems, including control systems, PI infrastructure, servers, and workstations.

Position Summary: Responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and validating patching activities across OT systems, including control systems, PI infrastructure, servers, and workstations, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards and maintaining system reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Patch Planning & Coordination:

• Coordinate patch schedules with stakeholders
• Communicate with engineering, operations, and site leadership
• Obtain approvals prior to patch execution

2. System Assessment & Patch Evaluation:

• Identify and evaluate applicable patches
• Assess system compatibility and operational risk
• Perform scans to determine patch requirements

3. Patch Deployment Execution:

• Apply approved patches to servers and workstations
• Place systems in maintenance mode as needed

4. System Validation & Recovery:

• Verify system functionality after patching
• Ensure systems return to full operational state

5. Compliance & Documentation:

• Maintain patching records and checklists

6. Asset & Lifecycle Support:

• Support system upgrades and antivirus updates
• Assist with backup and recovery processes

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work with IT, cybersecurity teams, and vendors
• Coordinate patching during outages and maintenance windows

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of OT systems (DCS, SCADA, PI)
• Experience with patching tools
• Understanding of cybersecurity requirements
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Key Success Metrics:

• Timely patching within compliance windows
• Minimal operational disruptions
• Accurate documentation and audit readiness

SKILLS

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Computer Engineering
• Understanding of cybersecurity requirements
• Knowledge of OT systems (DCS, SCADA, PI)
• Experience with patching tools
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Experience working within formal change-management processes