Job Title: Senior Platform Engineer OS Patching & Automation
Job Location: Jacksonville, FL
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
Requirement/Must Have:
- 10+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years in platform engineering, infrastructure operations, DevOps, or patch management.
- Experience managing enterprise-scale patching activities across Linux and Windows operating system platforms.
- Proven ability to design, test, certify, and release infrastructure or platform changes in production environments.
- Strong knowledge of OS patch engineering, patch catalogues, patch validation, release readiness, and lifecycle management.
- Hands-on experience with Linux platforms such as RHEL, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, Alpine, or similar distributions.
- Experience with Windows Server patching, operating system maintenance, and enterprise platform support.
- Strong scripting experience using Python, Bash, PowerShell, Groovy, or similar automation languages.
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or equivalent platforms.
- Experience with configuration management and automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or similar technologies.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform), with Azure or AWS experience beneficial.
- Knowledge of container platforms including Docker, Kubernetes, GKE, OpenShift, or similar technologies.
- Understanding of cloud-native deployment patterns, image lifecycle management, and platform reliability practices.
- Strong understanding of vulnerability management, security hardening, compliance controls, and audit support.
- Experience working with cybersecurity, risk, and operations teams to remediate vulnerabilities and improve platform compliance.
- Ability to prepare evidence and support governance activities related to patching and platform operations.
Responsibilities:
- Design, test, certify, and maintain operating system patching solutions, patch catalogues, and platform enhancements.
- Support OS patch engineering, patch tooling integration, and automation capabilities across infrastructure and cloud platforms.
- Validate, test, and release patches to meet production, compliance, security, and operational requirements.
- Manage patch lifecycle activities, including patch availability, validation outcomes, release readiness, and operational handover.
- Develop and maintain engineering standards, procedures, and documentation related to patch governance and platform maintenance.
- Integrate vulnerability assessment, security validation, and compliance checks into patch management and platform engineering processes.
- Ensure operating system and platform configurations comply with internal policies, regulatory expectations, risk controls, and audit requirements.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity and risk teams to assess vulnerabilities, prioritize remediation, and strengthen the security posture of infrastructure platforms.
- Support compliance evidence, operational reporting, and audit activities related to patching, platform maintenance, and vulnerability remediation.
- Develop automation for patch deployment, validation, rollback checks, monitoring, reporting, and release readiness activities.
- Use Infrastructure as Code, configuration management, and scripting to reduce manual effort and improve repeatability across patching operations.
- Identify opportunities to optimize patching processes, improve release frequency, and support timely vulnerability remediation.
- Contribute to standardization of tools, processes, and engineering patterns across infrastructure platforms.
- Act as a technical point of contact for platform, infrastructure, security, application, and operations teams.
- Work with stakeholders to understand patching requirements, production dependencies, service constraints, and compliance expectations.
- Provide technical guidance and best practices for patch governance, automation, platform stability, and release management.
- Operate effectively within a cross-functional Agile team, contributing to knowledge sharing, mentoring, and engineering excellence.
Skills:
- OS Patch Engineering.
- Linux (RHEL, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, Alpine).
- Windows Server.
- Python.
- Bash.
- PowerShell.
- Groovy.
- CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
- Ansible.
- Terraform.
- Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
- Docker.
- Kubernetes.
- GKE.
- OpenShift.
- Vulnerability Management.
- Infrastructure as Code.
Qualification And Education:
- Strong ownership mindset with the ability to manage priorities across production, compliance, and operational demands.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
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Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.
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