Senior Patch Management & Automation Specialist

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company

Carson City (NV)

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. Define governance, schedules, and standards, aligning remediation with security policies and mission needs while minimizing impact.

Coordinate with security and IT teams, drive automation and audit readiness, and report patch effectiveness.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
8+ years in patch management, infrastructure operations, or security engineering.
Deep understanding of patch governance and enterprise platforms.
Experience with audits and automated patch management in regulated environments.
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

Define and govern enterprise patch management strategy, standards, and schedules.
Architect patching solutions using WSUS, SCCM, and related platforms.
Lead response to critical and zero-day vulnerabilities across environments.
Coordinate with vulnerability management and security teams for patch planning.
Develop executive metrics and dashboards on patch compliance and risk.