Workstation Vulnerability & Patch Management Specialist

Peraton; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security company is looking for a Workstation Vulnerability and Patch Management Specialist to oversee vulnerability remediation and ensure patch compliance. The role requires advanced knowledge in patch management tools and security frameworks, supporting cybersecurity initiatives for federal clients. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of compliance tools and scripting, along with a commitment to maintaining system integrity in a complex environment.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with active DoD Secret clearance or higher.
• Experience in vulnerability and patch management.
• Proficient with patch deployment tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify and remediate vulnerabilities across endpoints.
• Configure and manage deployment packages and updates.
• Monitor compliance and deployment success.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Patch management

Scripting in PowerShell

Compliance reporting

System inventory analysis

Education

Associate’s degree in IT or Cybersecurity

Bachelor’s degree in related field

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Configuration Manager (MCM)

Tanium

ACAS

Job description

Responsibilities

Workstation Vulnerability & Patch Management Specialist

Peraton is seeking a skilled Workstation Vulnerability and Patch Management Specialist to lead enterprise-wide vulnerability remediation and patch compliance initiatives. This role ensures system integrity, supports RMF compliance, and mitigates cybersecurity risk in alignment with DoD and NIST standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and remediate vulnerabilities across Windows and Linux endpoints using Tanium, ACAS, and Microsoft Configuration Manager (MCM).
• Configure and manage software update points, deployment packages, and automated patch rollouts via MCM.
• Proficient in developing and executing PowerShell scripts to automate and enhance operational tasks within Microsoft Configuration Manager (MCM) and Tanium environments.
• Responsibilities include scripting for software deployment, compliance enforcement, system inventory, log analysis, and vulnerability remediation workflows.
• Monitor compliance and deployment success through MCM’s reporting tools.
• Implement phased deployment strategies to ensure stability and minimize service disruption.
• Package and deploy software applications and updates across enterprise environments.
• Maintain an application catalog for user-initiated installations, as applicable.
• Manage software dependencies and prerequisites to ensure successful deployments.
• Provide regular reports on patch compliance, system health, and remediation progress.
• Utilize MCM, Tanium, and related tools for scalable patch management and compliance reporting.

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Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizen with active DoD Secret clearance or higher
• Associate’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field, plus 7 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s degree with 5 years experience; OR High School Diploma with 9 years of experience
• Proven experience in vulnerability and patch management
• Proficient with patch deployment tools (e.g., MCM, Tanium)
• Knowledgeable in DISA STIGs, IAVMs, NIST SP 800-53, and RMF frameworks
• Skilled in analyzing ACAS/Tenable reports and tracking remediation efforts
• Candidate should be capable of writing efficient, secure, and reusable scripts to streamline endpoint management and support enterprise-scale configuration and patching processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• CompTIA Security+, CASP+, CISSP, or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II/III certifications
• Experience supporting DoD or federal civilian cybersecurity initiatives
• Familiarity with ServiceNow or Remedy ticketing systems

Work Environment:

• Ability to work on-site or in classified settings as needed

Availability for occasional after-hours support during emergency patching or system recovery

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.