Senior Patch Engineer

1 week ago

Duluth, Minnesota, United States SPECTRAFORCE Full time

Senior Patch Engineer

6 Months

Atlanta, GA Hybrid – 1 Day onsite per week)

Job Summary:

  • We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Patch Engineer with specialized expertise in using Qualys for vulnerability management and patching.
  • The ideal candidate will have a strong background in system security, patch management, and IT infrastructure.
  • This role involves ensuring the security and stability of our IT environment by managing and deploying patches across various systems and applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Patch Management:

  • Develop and manage the patch management process for all systems and applications.
  • Ensure timely and effective deployment of patches to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  • Monitor and report on patch compliance across the organization.

Qualys Administration:

  • Administer and manage the Qualys platform, including configuration, scanning, and reporting.
  • Conduct regular vulnerability scans and assessments using Qualys.
  • Analyze scan results and coordinate with IT teams to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities.

Security and Compliance:

  • Ensure all systems comply with security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Implement best practices for vulnerability management and patching.
  • Assist in audits and assessments related to security and compliance.

System Administration:

  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to patching and vulnerability management.
  • Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration of security practices.

Documentation and Reporting:

  • Create and maintain detailed documentation of patching processes, schedules, and policies.
  • Generate and present reports on vulnerability status, patch compliance, and risk assessments to senior management.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Stay current with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends.
  • Recommend and implement improvements to the patch management and vulnerability scanning processes.

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT security, system administration, or a similar role.
  • At least 3 years of hands-on experience with Qualys or similar vulnerability management tools.

Technical Skills:

  • Strong understanding of patch management processes and tools.
  • Proficiency in Windows and Linux server environments.
  • Familiarity with network protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (PowerShell, Python) for automation.
  • Experience with other security tools and platforms is a plus.

Certifications:

  • Relevant certifications such as Qualys Certified Specialist, CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or similar are highly desirable.

Key Competencies:

Analytical Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and remediate vulnerabilities effectively.

Communication Skills:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

Project Management:

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.

Teamwork:

  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and mentor junior team members.

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of "human connection," defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at:

Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at if you require reasonable accommodation.

At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $70.00/hr.

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