Senior Patching Engineer
Brooksource
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Job Details
Skills
- Vulnerability Management
- Cloud Computing
- Database
- Testing
- Collaboration
- Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Auditing
- Patch Management
- Microsoft SCCM
- Red Hat Linux
- Satellite
- IBM
- BigFix
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- Business Analysis
- Business Analytics
- Computer Science
- Security Clearance
Summary
Location: Remote
6-month Contract-to-hire
Compensation: $34-38/hr (Final compensation will be dependent on experience and skillset)
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client is seeking a Senior Patching Engineer to lead patch strategy and vulnerability management across a large-scale federal environment. This position is responsible for the end-to-end patching lifecycle, including identification, testing, deployment, rollback, and audit of patches for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid systems. They will monitor federal advisories and vulnerability databases (including CVEs, KEVs, and NIST NVDs), manage image development and mitigations when vendor patches are unavailable, and ensure compliance with federal standards and timelines. The role also involves performing post-deployment validation to verify system functionality and security posture, managing parallel packaging across multiple environments, and providing senior-level guidance to junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with enterprise patching tools such as SCCM, RedHat Satellite, and IBM BigFix, and a strong background in both Windows and Linux platforms. A BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and a current or prior Public Trust clearance are required.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Own patch strategy and monitor vulnerability sources, including federal advisories, CVEs, KEVs, and NIST NVDs
- Lead image development and maintenance; coordinate mitigations when vendor patches are unavailable
- Perform post-deployment validation to verify system functionality and security posture
- Manage the full patching lifecycle: identification, testing, packaging, approval coordination, deployment, rollback execution, and audit trail maintenance
- Oversee parallel patch packaging across multiple environments, ensuring compliance with federal timelines and preventing backlog accumulation
- Utilize enterprise patching tools (SCCM, RedHat Satellite, IBM BigFix) for deployment and configuration auditing on Windows and Linux platforms
- Provide senior-level guidance to journeyman engineers on complex patching scenarios and escalation resolution
- 7+ years of experience in patch management or vulnerability engineering in a federal environment
- Hands-on experience with SCCM, RedHat Satellite, and IBM BigFix
- Experience operating across Windows and Linux platforms in large-scale endpoint environments
- BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Prior or current Public Trust clearance
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Company Info
Here at Brooksource, relationships are at the center of everything we do. Since 2000, we have established and maintained long-lasting relationships with our clients and consultants to create an unparalleled experience. Brooksource is a trusted services provider that specializes in delivering Engineering and IT solutions for Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our Workforce Transformation program. As a certified partner for Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, and many other technology alliances, we are looking for professionals who want to be on the frontline of the latest trends in the industry.
We offer contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement consultant opportunities, to provide a career path that can meet anyone's desires. The job search is hard, but you don’t have to do it alone! We know a successful partnership requires a good fit. Your personality, experience, and skill set are all important, contributing factors to that partnership. You can count on us to take the time to understand the type of technical and cultural fit that is right for you. As a Brooksource consultant, you will be provided with a comprehensive benefits plan, competitive compensation, and even paid time off!
Cyber Security Warning: Please be aware that all official Brooksource communications will ONLY come from emails displayed as [name]@brooksource.com. The use of any other domains is NOT an official Brooksource employee and could be fraudulent.
Brooksource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Benefits & Perks:
Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.
Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Partnerships:
- Gold Microsoft Partner – Cloud Platform
- Gold Microsoft Partner – Data Analytics
- Silver Microsoft Partner – Data Platform
- Silver Microsoft Partner – Security
- Silver Microsoft Partner – Application Development
- Silver Microsoft Partner – Data Center
- AWS Partner
- Salesforce Partner
- Salesforce – Authorized Training Provider
- Salesforce Talent Alliance Employer
- Tableau Services Partner
- Snowflake Partner
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Services Partner
Awards (Extended):
- Best Places to Work 2022, Charlotte Business Journal, 2022
- Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2021
- Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2020
- Best Places to Work in Charlotte (#8 Small Business), Charlotte Business Journal, 2019
- 2019 Best Places Work in Kentucky, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 2019
- Top Workplaces, Indy Star, 2019
- Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2019
- Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation, Best & Brightest, 2018
- Top Work Places, Indy Star, 2018
- Best Places to Work, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2018
- Best Places to Work, Charlotte Business Journal, 2018
- Best Places to Work in Kentucky (Small/Medium), Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management State Council and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 2018
- Milwaukee’s 2018 Best And Brightest Companies To Work For, Milwaukee's Best and Brightest Place to Work, 2018
- Best Places to Work, Best Places to Work in Kentucky, 2017
- Best Places to Work, Best Places to Work in Kentucky, 2016
- Best Places to Work, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2016
- Top Workplaces, The Indianapolis Star, 2016
- Top Workplaces, Indianapolis Star, 2015
- Best Places to Work, Charlotte Business Journal, 2015
- Best Places to Work Atlanta, Atlanta Business Chronicle, 2014
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