IT Systems Administrator – Patch Management at Confidential company
About the Job
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Administer Microsoft server configurations, focusing on patch management to mitigate security risks.
· Plan, test, and deploy patches systematically to minimize disruptions, while ensuring compliance with corporate IT security policies.
· Monitor and manage workstation and server patch compliance, intervening manually when necessary during scheduled maintenance windows.
· Troubleshoot patching issues and address failures in automated installations.
· Develop and maintain advanced automation scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Batch, VBScript) to streamline patch deployment and vulnerability mitigation.
· Create and thoroughly test application packages and deployments, ensuring successful rollouts.
· Manage and configure maintenance windows for patching, balancing service availability and security.
· Troubleshoot application deployment issues and collaborate with ITSM teams to ensure accurate and complete delivery.
· Partner with the Vulnerability Management team to ensure comprehensive reporting and tracking of patch compliance.
· Generate detailed compliance reports by device and application type for management review.
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date system documentation.
REQUIRED
· Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related field, or equivalent experience.
· 8 years of IT experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
· 5 years of hands-on experience in system administration, with deep knowledge of Windows OS patch deployment, Windows registry, group policies, driver interaction within the OS, and unattended/silent installations.
· Experience supporting Windows Servers and VMware (vSphere, vCenter) in physical and virtual environments.
· Proven experience in troubleshooting and patch automation, leveraging tools like PowerShell, VBScript, or Batch scripting.
· Strong understanding of best practices in system security, patching, and vulnerability management.
· Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
· Ability to rapidly gain and apply knowledge of vulnerability and patching processes.
· Willingness to travel up to 10%
· Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.
PREFERRED
· Experience with Rapid 7 Vulnerability management platform
· Experience with managing Microsoft Exchange, including high availability and database availability group (DAG) environments, on premise, Office 365, or hybrid environments
· Experience configuring and supporting Microsoft Failover Clustering
· Experience managing Backup and Recovery solutions such as Veem.
· Experience managing Microsoft SQL Server
· Experience with Zoom, Webex Meetings, Teams, Google Meet management experience
· Basic understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
· Administer Microsoft server configurations, focusing on patch management to mitigate security risks.
· Plan, test, and deploy patches systematically to minimize disruptions, while ensuring compliance with corporate IT security policies.
· Monitor and manage workstation and server patch compliance, intervening manually when necessary during scheduled maintenance windows.
· Troubleshoot patching issues and address failures in automated installations.
· Develop and maintain advanced automation scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Batch, VBScript) to streamline patch deployment and vulnerability mitigation.
· Create and thoroughly test application packages and deployments, ensuring successful rollouts.
· Manage and configure maintenance windows for patching, balancing service availability and security.
· Troubleshoot application deployment issues and collaborate with ITSM teams to ensure accurate and complete delivery.
· Partner with the Vulnerability Management team to ensure comprehensive reporting and tracking of patch compliance.
· Generate detailed compliance reports by device and application type for management review.
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date system documentation.
REQUIRED
· Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related field, or equivalent experience.
· 8 years of IT experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
· 5 years of hands-on experience in system administration, with deep knowledge of Windows OS patch deployment, Windows registry, group policies, driver interaction within the OS, and unattended/silent installations.
· Experience supporting Windows Servers and VMware (vSphere, vCenter) in physical and virtual environments.
· Proven experience in troubleshooting and patch automation, leveraging tools like PowerShell, VBScript, or Batch scripting.
· Strong understanding of best practices in system security, patching, and vulnerability management.
· Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
· Ability to rapidly gain and apply knowledge of vulnerability and patching processes.
· Willingness to travel up to 10%
· Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.
PREFERRED
· Experience with Rapid 7 Vulnerability management platform
· Experience with managing Microsoft Exchange, including high availability and database availability group (DAG) environments, on premise, Office 365, or hybrid environments
· Experience configuring and supporting Microsoft Failover Clustering
· Experience managing Backup and Recovery solutions such as Veem.
· Experience managing Microsoft SQL Server
· Experience with Zoom, Webex Meetings, Teams, Google Meet management experience
· Basic understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Salary
60,000 - 75,000 /year