Sr Systems Engineer (Patching)

25 Mar 2024

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Job Title: Sr Systems Engineer (Patching)

Location: Houston, TX

The Sr Systems Engineer will work with Infrastructure, IT Security, application and ITSM teams to coordinate Windows/Linux patching. The Sr Systems Engineer will create and maintain operational procedures as needed to ensure patching success rates and will be the primary contact for security patching. Oversees the scheduling, deployment and tracking for all server patching efforts in a large-scale enterprise environment using SCCM and Ansible. This position requires a demonstrated knowledge of Windows and Linux OS system administration, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to proactively identify risk and drive remediation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • All system administration duties associated with managing the Patch Management systems.
  • Define patching standards and process to maintain server health across the enterprise environment.
  • Testing patches prior to distribution.
  • Performing patch and software distributions.
  • Maintains an up-to-date understanding of emerging cyber threats.
  • Creating reports for management use which demonstrate system health and patching compliance.
  • Maintain security and systems patch levels on Windows/Linux operating systems, applications, and server/storage hardware.
  • Identify and become proficient in emerging technologies needed to provide visionary service and support for customers.
  • Collaborate across teams to meet project goals, including working with developers, IT security, and other IT teams across the organization.
  • Troubleshoot, remediate, and perform root-cause analysis on systems ranging from compute, storage, Exchange/O365, Active Directory, Windows Servers, Linux, and other related technologies.
  • Provide On-Call support and systems patching on a scheduled rotation.
  • Other responsibilities Managing security configuration of the Patch Management systems as requested.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Responsibly receive, transmit, and handle consumer and customer data per applicable policies and procedures.
  • Review and follow data privacy practices, policies, and guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience requirements:Requires a bachelors’ degree, 8 to 10 years of experience in the field or related area, or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5 years of Windows and Linux Server experience
  • 3 years of virtualization experience, VMware preferred
  • 3 years Patch and vulnerability management experience using SCCM/MEPM, Rapid7
  • Experience using automation systems such as Ansible preferred
  • Experience with enterprise backup software, VEEAM experience preferred
  • Experience supporting production data center environments
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to configure and support Azure, AWS, and VMware infrastructure and services
  • Strong knowledge of Active Directory in a multi-forest / multi-domain environment
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Strong understanding of and experience supporting the following:
    • Enterprise storage technologies, Isilon and Pure SAN preferred
    • Enterprise network technologies
    • Microsoft Exchange Online and O365
  • Ability to articulate technical information to non-technical audience
  • Ability to manage and prioritize work – both project based and day-to-day operations
  • Knowledge and understanding of concepts of DHCP, DNS, load balancing, scripting, SMTP, server clustering, GFS backup methodology, RBAC and ITIL methodologies

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  • ID: #49539728
  • State: Texas Houston 77001 Houston USA
  • City: Houston
  • Salary: Depends on Experience
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2023-03-25
  • Deadline: 2023-05-22
  • Category: Et cetera