System Engineer - Vulnerability/Automation

We are looking for System Engineer - Vulnerability/Automation - Remote for our client in Remote.

Job Title: System Engineer - Vulnerability/Automation

Job Location: Remote

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Requirement/Must Have:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1+ years of proven experience in large-scale deployment and support of Windows Server and Linux Server environments.
• Expertise in DevOps practices, including version control with Git repositories.
• Hands-on experience authoring automation scripts (preferably with Ansible, but other tools will be considered).
• Demonstrated capability in vulnerability remediation and enterprise OS patching.
• Proficient in troubleshooting skills with a focus on system stability, performance, and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute infrastructure vulnerability remediation for Windows and Linux servers, ensuring alignment with enterprise security standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and support automated operating system patching across production and non-production environments with minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with application teams, risk management, and IT stakeholders to validate systems before and after patching activities.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies such as daily standups, backlog refinement, and peer reviews to prioritize remediation efforts and deliver results on schedule.
• Support Change Management processes, including contributing to change requests, obtaining approvals, and documenting risks associated with patching initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to patching or remediation that impact system stability, performance, and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement by contributing to infrastructure automation and patching process enhancements, engaging with DevOps and automation communities of practice.
• Ensure infrastructure compliance with internal security policies by proactively addressing vulnerabilities across diverse enterprise environments.
• Communicate patching schedules, expectations, and validation requirements effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentor and collaborate with peers within Infrastructure Vulnerability DevOps teams to maintain secure, highly available systems.
• Maintain proficient working knowledge of key tools, including Confluence, Jira, and Git.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with AI and MCP servers is highly desirable.
• Background in system integration projects.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow for change management processes.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Previous exposure to infrastructure communities of practice is an advantage.

Skills:

• Solid experience with tools such as Git, VS Code, Windsurf AI, and Copilot.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.