Systems Engineering Senior Specialist-BigFix patch management and OS image deployment

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We are currently seeking a BigFix Administrator to join our team in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India .

Experience

7-8 years of experience in enterprise endpoint management with strong specialization in BigFix patch management and OS image deployment.

Role Overview

This role is responsible for delivering and managing enterprise-grade patch management and OS image deployment services using HCL BigFix. The engineer will ensure endpoint compliance, security patching hygiene, and seamless OS deployment across large-scale Windows environments, acting as a subject matter expert for BigFix Lifecycle and Patch operations.

Key Responsibilities

Patch Management

• Design, configure, and manage end-to-end patch management operations using HCL BigFix Patch.
• Develop and maintain custom Fixlets, Baselines, and Tasks for third-party and OS patch deployment.
• Define and enforce patch policies, patch windows, and exception management processes across enterprise endpoints.
• Monitor and maintain high patch compliance rates across Windows 10/11, Windows Server, and Linux endpoints.
• Perform patch testing, staging, and controlled rollout across phased deployment rings.
• Troubleshoot failed patches, client-side installation errors, and relay-side distribution issues.
• Generate patch compliance reports and dashboards using BigFix WebUI, REST API, and SQL-based queries.
• Coordinate with security teams to address vulnerability findings and ensure timely remediation through BigFix.
• Manage Microsoft Patch Tuesday cycles, out-of-band patches, and zero-day emergency patching scenarios.

Image & OS Deployment Management

• Design and manage OS deployment workflows using BigFix Lifecycle OSD (OS Deployment) module.
• Build, maintain, and version-control Windows 10/11 master images aligned with organizational standards.
• Configure and manage WinPE boot environments, task sequences, and deployment profiles within BigFix.
• Integrate driver management, application layering, and post-deployment configuration into OSD workflows.
• Support bare-metal deployments, OS refresh, and OS migration scenarios at scale.
• Manage image capture, customization, and deployment through BigFix OSD profiles and multicast delivery.
• Troubleshoot image deployment failures, driver conflicts, and post-imaging configuration issues.
• Coordinate with application packaging teams to ensure software readiness within deployed images.

Infrastructure & Client Management

• Manage BigFix Relay hierarchy, client health, and bandwidth optimization across distributed sites.
• Monitor BigFix Root Server and Relay performance, ensuring replication and content delivery health.
• Develop custom PowerShell, Batch, and BigFix Action Script automations to support patch and imaging workflows.
• Write BigFix Relevance expressions for endpoint targeting, custom inventory gathering, and compliance checks.
• Conduct regular BigFix infrastructure maintenance, cleanup, and version upgrade activities.
• Handle L2/L3 escalations for patch and imaging incidents, performing root cause analysis and resolution.
• Support 24/7 operations for critical patching events and Sev 1/2 incident response.

Secondary Platform Support

• Working knowledge of SCCM / Microsoft Intune for co-existence and hybrid patch management scenarios.
• Support integration between BigFix and SCCM/Intune where required for transition or co-managed environments.

Required Skills

• HCL BigFix Patch Management — Fixlets, Baselines, Tasks, patch policies (expert level)
• HCL BigFix Lifecycle OSD — image creation, WinPE, task sequences, multicast deployment
• BigFix Relay management, client health monitoring, and relay hierarchy design
• BigFix Relevance Language (BRL) and Action Script authoring
• Windows 10/11 and Windows Server image build, capture, and deployment
• PowerShell, Batch scripting for patch and imaging automation
• BigFix WebUI, REST API, and SQL-based custom reporting
• Driver management, application layering, and post-deployment configuration
• Microsoft Patch Tuesday cycle management and zero-day patching response
• Working knowledge of SCCM / Intune / MECM as secondary platforms
• Strong troubleshooting skills across Windows client/server and endpoint networking
• Good communication, documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills

Minimum Education

Graduation / Engineering degree

About NTT DATA

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