Senior Patch Management Architect for Enterprise Security

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

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, seeks a Senior Patch Management Specialist to govern enterprise patching for desktops, laptops, and remote endpoints in a highly regulated environment. You will define strategy, schedules and standards, coordinating with security, infrastructure, and end-user support teams to minimize service impact.

Responsibilities include leading large-scale patching with WSUS/SCCM, driving automation, and delivering executive dashboards on patch

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with audits, assessments, and automated patch management in 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 patching solutions using WSUS, SCCM, or equivalents with deployment rings and detailed compliance reporting.
• Lead response to critical and zero-day vulnerabilities with rapid assessment, pilot deployments, and accelerated patch rollouts.
• Manage patch exception and mitigation processes, including documenting risk acceptances and reporting noncompliance.
• Collaborate with vulnerability management, security operations, and network/server teams to integrate scan results and threat intel into patch planning.
• Design automation, scripting, and baselines to reduce manual effort and improve patch success.
• Publish executive metrics on patch compliance and remediation timelines to drive accountability.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Audit experience

Security engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

WSUS

SCCM

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, seeks a Senior Patch Management Specialist to govern enterprise patching for desktops, laptops, and remote endpoints in a highly regulated environment. You will define strategy, schedules and standards, coordinating with security, infrastructure, and end-user support teams to minimize service impact.

Responsibilities include leading large-scale patching with WSUS/SCCM, driving automation, and delivering executive dashboards on patch