Senior Patch Management Architect

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company

Oklahoma City (OK)

On-site

USD 99,000 - 159,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, seeks a Senior Patch Management Specialist to lead enterprise patch strategy for desktops, laptops, and remote endpoints in a defense-focused environment. You will coordinate with security, infrastructure, and end-user support to automate, audit, and improve patching programs while maintaining compliance.

The role requires 8+ years in patch management or related fields, experience with WSUS/SCCM, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Typically 8+ years of experience in patch management, infrastructure operations, or security engineering with progressive ownership of enterprise-wide patching responsibilities.
Deep understanding of patch management principles and experience with tools such as Microsoft WSUS and SCCM or equivalent enterprise platforms.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

Define and govern enterprise patch management strategy, standards, and schedules, aligning patch priorities with vulnerability risk, business impact, and compliance requirements.
Architect and optimize large-scale patching solutions using tools such as WSUS, SCCM, or equivalent platforms, including deployment rings, maintenance windows, and detailed compliance reporting.
Lead response to critical and zero-day vulnerabilities by coordinating rapid assessment, pilot deployments, risk-based prioritization, and accelerated patch rollouts across heterogeneous environments.
Establish and manage patch exception and mitigation processes, including documenting risk acceptances, defining compensating controls, and reporting noncompliance to leadership.
Partner with vulnerability management, security operations, and network/server teams to integrate scan results, threat intelligence, and asset criticality into patch planning and execution.
Design and oversee automation, scripting, and configuration baselines that reduce manual effort, increase patch success rates, and improve consistency across diverse platforms.
Develop and publish executive-level metrics and dashboards on patch compliance, remediation timelines, and risk reduction, using them to drive accountability with system owners.