Senior Patch Management Lead | Enterprise Security

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Des Moines (IA); 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 oversee enterprise patch strategy for desktops, laptops, and remote endpoints in a regulated, defense-focused environment. You will define governance, lead cross-team coordination, implement automation, and provide executive dashboards on patch compliance and risk reduction, while ensuring audits and security policies are met.

WSUS/SCCM experience preferred; U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 8+ years in patch management, infrastructure operations, or security engineering.
• Experience with WSUS and SCCM or equivalent platforms.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Audits/assessments experience in regulated environments.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern enterprise patch management strategy, standards, and schedules.
• Architect and optimize patching solutions using WSUS/SCCM, including deployment rings and reporting.
• Lead response to critical/zero-day vulnerabilities with rapid assessment and patch rollouts.
• Establish and manage patch exception and mitigation processes with reporting.
• Coordinate with vulnerability management and IT teams to integrate findings.
• Design automation and baselines to reduce manual effort and improve consistency.
• Develop executive metrics and dashboards on patch compliance and risk reduction.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT / Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft WSUS

SCCM

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, seeks a Senior Patch Management Specialist to oversee enterprise patch strategy for desktops, laptops, and remote endpoints in a regulated, defense-focused environment. You will define governance, lead cross-team coordination, implement automation, and provide executive dashboards on patch compliance and risk reduction, while ensuring audits and security policies are met.

WSUS/SCCM experience preferred; U.S.