Patch Automation Engineer - BigFix (Windows/Linux)

ComTec Information Systems (IT); City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ComTec Information Systems in Albany, NY is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to lead patch management and vulnerability remediation across Windows and Linux servers. You will analyze system vulnerabilities, assess risk, and deploy patches using BigFix within a large enterprise environment.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills to report findings and coordinate with stakeholders. Strong experience with BigFix, patch compliance, and vulnerability reporting is essential for

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience using BigFix for patching.
• Experience patching Linux and Windows servers.
• Experience analyzing system vulnerabilities, identifying security gaps and risks, and recommending remediation solutions.
• Experience assessing patch applicability, prioritizing patches, and evaluating potential impact of patch deployment on enterprise systems.
• Experience generating and compiling vulnerability, patch compliance, and threat reporting metrics.
• Knowledge of Vulnerability Management, security advisories, CVEs, and patch prioritization methodologies.
• Experience using BigFix to assess patch compliance, identify missing patches, and monitor deployment status.
• Understanding of operating system patching, application dependencies, compatibility considerations, and patch testing procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical analysis, risk assessments, and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Apply systems analysis methods and procedures to identify hardware, software, and system functional requirements.
• Assist in design, development, documentation, analysis, testing, and modification of computer systems based on user needs and design specifications.
• Analyze, test, and deploy patches to address security vulnerabilities.
• Provide expert-level patch management and automation support using BigFix in a large enterprise environment.
• Analyze available patches to determine applicability, priority, and suitability for Windows and Linux servers.
• Assess patch impact on system availability, application compatibility, performance, and business operations before deployment.
• Evaluate patch severity, CVEs, vendor advisories, and vulnerability risks to prioritize patching activities.
• Review system inventories, existing patch levels, dependencies, and prerequisites to identify required patches.
• Use BigFix to identify missing patches, assess compliance gaps, and monitor deployment status.
• Plan and coordinate patch deployments based on risk assessments, business criticality, and maintenance windows.
• Test patches and validate system functionality after installation to minimize operational impact.
• Communicate vulnerability risks, patching recommendations, and remediation plans to stakeholders.
• Document patch analysis, deployment activities, testing results, and exceptions.
• Leverage automation and scripting to improve patching efficiency and reduce manual effort.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Risk assessment

Tools

BigFix

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

ComTec Information Systems in Albany, NY is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to lead patch management and vulnerability remediation across Windows and Linux servers. You will analyze system vulnerabilities, assess risk, and deploy patches using BigFix within a large enterprise environment.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills to report findings and coordinate with stakeholders. Strong experience with BigFix, patch compliance, and vulnerability reporting is essential for