Patch Management Specialist- Secret Clearance

This position requires an active Secret clearance in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) The Patch Management Specialist, Junior supports the patch management lifecycle for desktops, laptops, and remote endpoints to maintain secure, stable, and compliant enterprise environments. The role assists with identifying required operating system and application patches, coordinating testing, and deploying updates to reduce vulnerabilities and meet organizational policies. The specialist monitors patch status and compliance dashboards, performs initial troubleshooting, and escalates issues that may affect mission‑critical systems. Key Responsibilities Apply foundational patch management principles to identify, test, and deploy OS and application updates across enterprise endpoints using standard patch management tools. Support coordination of routine and emergency patch cycles, including pre‑deployment testing, change approvals, maintenance window planning, and rollback procedures for desktops and remote devices. Monitor vulnerability and patch compliance reports, interpret risk levels, and work with senior administrators to remediate non‑compliant systems according to standards. Use basic network and systems administration concepts to understand dependencies between endpoints, servers, and networks when planning and troubleshooting patch deployments. Assist with implementing automated patch workflows, including scheduling, targeting device groups, validating successful installation, and documenting results for audits. Maintain documentation for patch baselines, deployment procedures, known issues, and SOPs to support repeatable and compliant operations. Collaborate with cybersecurity and vulnerability management staff so patching activities align with current threats, advisories, and security policies. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Typically 0–3 years of related experience in systems administration, IT support, or cybersecurity in an enterprise environment. Understanding of basic patch management concepts and familiarity with common tools (for example, WSUS, SCCM, or similar). Strong problem‑solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks. Candidates must have a current secret security clearance. Up to 10% travel Apply foundational patch management principles to identify, test, and deploy OS and application updates across enterprise endpoints using standard patch management tools. Support coordination of routine and emergency patch cycles, including pre‑deployment testing, change approvals, maintenance window planning, and rollback procedures for desktops and remote devices. Monitor vulnerability and patch compliance reports, interpret risk levels, and work with senior administrators to remediate non‑compliant systems according to standards. Use basic network and systems administration concepts to understand dependencies between endpoints, servers, and networks when planning and troubleshooting patch deployments. Assist with implementing automated patch workflows, including scheduling, targeting device groups, validating successful installation, and documenting results for audits. Maintain documentation for patch baselines, deployment procedures, known issues, and SOPs to support repeatable and compliant operations. Collaborate with cybersecurity and vulnerability management staff so patching activities align with current threats, advisories, and security policies.