Senior Patch Management Architect (Defense)

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patch Management Specialist, Senior at ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company leads enterprise patch governance for desktops, laptops, and remote endpoints in a defense-focused setting. You define standards, schedules, and remediation efforts aligned to security policies and mission needs.

You will drive automation, audit readiness, and cross-team collaboration with vulnerability management, security operations, and network/server groups to ensure compliant, timely patching

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.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Experience supporting audits, assessments, and automated patch management solutions in highly regulated environments.
• 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.

Skills

Patch management

Security & compliance

Coordination & communication

Audit readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS

Tools

WSUS

SCCM

Job description

The Patch Management Specialist, Senior at ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company leads enterprise patch governance for desktops, laptops, and remote endpoints in a defense-focused setting. You define standards, schedules, and remediation efforts aligned to security policies and mission needs.

You will drive automation, audit readiness, and cross-team collaboration with vulnerability management, security operations, and network/server groups to ensure compliant, timely patching