Patch Management Specialist, Mid — Enterprise Security & Compliance

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 78,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company seeks a Patch Management Specialist to coordinate OS and application patching across enterprise endpoints, using centralized tools like WSUS and SCCM. You will design deployment plans, monitor compliance, and coordinate with security teams to align remediation priorities.

The role emphasizes testing, phased rollout, and ensuring patches meet security and regulatory requirements while minimizing business disruption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent experience
• Typically 4–6 years of patch management or related infrastructure security experience
• Strong understanding of patch management principles and tools such as WSUS and SCCM
• Proven problem-solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in assessments, audits, and automated patch management solutions

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
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and remediation for failed patches, coordinating with system admins and application owners
• Implement and tune automated patch management workflows, including device targeting, deployment rules, and deadlines
• Monitor vulnerability feeds, patch advisories, and compliance dashboards to prioritize patch deployment
• Document patch management procedures, baselines, exception handling, and reporting methods
• Collaborate with vulnerability management and security operations teams to align patch deployment with threats and regulatory obligations

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

4–6 years experience in patch management or related infrastructure security roles

Tools

Microsoft WSUS

SCCM

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company seeks a Patch Management Specialist to coordinate OS and application patching across enterprise endpoints, using centralized tools like WSUS and SCCM. You will design deployment plans, monitor compliance, and coordinate with security teams to align remediation priorities.

The role emphasizes testing, phased rollout, and ensuring patches meet security and regulatory requirements while minimizing business disruption.