Patch Management Specialist — OS & App Security Lead

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

Job summary

ASM Research is seeking a Patch Management Specialist, Mid to coordinate patching of operating systems, applications, and infrastructure for mission‑critical environments. You will plan cycles, evaluate patch criticality, and design deployment approaches that minimize business disruption while meeting policy and regulatory requirements.

The role oversees testing, phased rollout, and validation of patches across server and endpoint fleets, collaborating with security and operations teams to align

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 4–6 years in patch management, systems administration, or related infrastructure security roles.
• Experience with tools such as Microsoft WSUS and SCCM.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

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 thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

WSUS

SCCM

Job description

ASM Research is seeking a Patch Management Specialist, Mid to coordinate patching of operating systems, applications, and infrastructure for mission‑critical environments. You will plan cycles, evaluate patch criticality, and design deployment approaches that minimize business disruption while meeting policy and regulatory requirements.

The role oversees testing, phased rollout, and validation of patches across server and endpoint fleets, collaborating with security and operations teams to align