Patch Management Consultant - Linux/Windows OS (8-10 yrs)

Job Title - Patch management Consultant

Job Type - Onsite (Bengaluru)

Years of experience - 8+ yrs

Main Technology : Patch management for Window and Linux

Mandatory Skills : (Must Have Skills)

- 8+ years of IT experience with at least 5+ years of experience in patch management.

- Proven experience in patch management, vulnerability management, or system administration.

- Strong knowledge of patch management tools and technologies, such as Microsoft WSUS, SCCM, or similar solutions.

- Knowledge of industry standards and frameworks, such as CVE, CVSS, NIST, or CIS Benchmarks, is desirable.

- Strong commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance.

- Familiarity with operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix), SQL Server, Databases and network infrastructure

- Excellent communication skills.

- Fluency in English written and spoken.

- Committed and responsible.

- Ability to operate and achieve results in an international IT operation.

- Strong analytical skills.

- Ability to work under high time pressure.

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Understand the current Company patch management process for clients and servers and assist in improving the overall patch management process within Company.

- Working with Vulnerability Management Office on identifying risks and working with LoB/server owners to agree on risks and actions.

- Support Patch management service manager from Company to access the monthly Microsoft Patches and help in recording the decisions made.

- Work with Security Office and with system/service managers to prioritize any ad hoc patches released by the vendor.

- Automate patch deployment processes wherever possible to streamline operations and minimize downtime.

- Maintain accurate documentation of patch management activities, including patch status, deployment schedules, and compliance reports.

- Coordinate with stakeholders, and other teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

- Work with operations vendor for patch implementations (vendor does full implementation) and be updated on the implementation.

- Monitor vendor advisories, security bulletins, and patch releases to stay informed about emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

- Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements related to patch management and cybersecurity