Remote Security Specialist: Patch & Vulnerability Expert

Torrey Holistics; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics is seeking a Security Specialist for a remote, contract role to manage network security, incident response, and vulnerability remediation. The role emphasizes hands-on administration of Qualys, SCCM/MECM, WSUS, and patch management across Windows endpoints and servers.

Responsibilities include planning and deploying security measures, coordinating vulnerability data, testing patches, and producing security metrics and runbooks.

Qualifications

• Experience with network security, threat detection, and incident response.
• Ability to plan, implement, manage, monitor, and upgrade security measures for data, systems, and networks.
• Proven track record in vulnerability remediation and patch management processes.

Responsibilities

• Respond to security breaches and incidents.
• Design and maintain SCCM/MECM patching strategies for Windows endpoints and servers.
• Coordinate vulnerability information from Qualys with SCCM patching data to remediate vulnerabilities.
• Develop runbooks, patching procedures, and deployment standards.
• Perform scheduled vulnerability scans across networks, servers, and endpoints.

Skills

Qualys administration

SCCM/MECM administration

Vulnerability scanning

Patch management

Incident response

Risk assessment

Compliance documentation

Tools

Qualys

SCCM/MECM

WSUS

Job description

Torrey Holistics is seeking a Security Specialist for a remote, contract role to manage network security, incident response, and vulnerability remediation. The role emphasizes hands-on administration of Qualys, SCCM/MECM, WSUS, and patch management across Windows endpoints and servers.

Responsibilities include planning and deploying security measures, coordinating vulnerability data, testing patches, and producing security metrics and runbooks.