BigFix Patching Specialist at Comtec Consultants

Title: BigFix Patching Specialist

Duration: Fulltime

Location: Austin, TX or Albany, NY

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert level patch management and automation support.
• Perform as primary Patching Specialist in a large enterprise environment.
• Perform Patch management tasks to include: maintaining current knowledge of available patches, deciding what patches are appropriate for particular systems, ensuring that patches are installed properly, testing systems after installation, and documenting all associated procedures.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal or external customers, in written and oral format.
• Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
• Communicate the risk of security vulnerabilities to internal stakeholders.
• Leverage technology and scripted processes to reduce human interaction in managed processes.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience using BigFix for patching
• Experience in patching Linux and Windows servers
• Experience in identifying gaps and risks on systems and making recommendation on remediating solutions
• Experience in generating and compiling vulnerability and threat reporting metrics
• Knowledge of Vulnerability Management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint
• Strong social, verbal, and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively present analytical data to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences