Vulnerability Remediation and Patching Support Lead

Overview

Vulnerability Remediation and Patching Support Lead – Adelphi, MD. Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Top Secret Clearance. Non-remote (relocation incentive available).

Link Solutions is seeking a Vulnerability Remediation and Patching Support Lead to join our team at Adelphi, MD.

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have an active DoD Top Secret Clearance

• Perform enterprise-wide vulnerability scanning, assessment, and remediation.
• Coordinate and execute OS and third-party software patching across Windows, Linux (RHEL), and macOS platforms.
• Maintain and apply Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) compliance baselines to all managed systems.
• Document and report on remediation progress, ticket closure, and mitigation activities to cybersecurity leadership.
• Work closely with system administrators to ensure minimal service disruption during patching and remediation.
• Implement automation tools and scripts to streamline patch management and reduce response times.
• Monitor patch release cycles, evaluate impact, and prioritize updates based on CVSS and mission-criticality.
• Support remediation audits and inspections by ensuring all systems are documented, compliant, and up to date.
• Maintain detailed logs and dashboards tracking patch status, exceptions, and vulnerability risk levels.

• MS or BA/BS in computer sciences or information technology with two (2+) additional years of experience.
• Ten (10+) years of relevant experience working in an IT or Service Desk environment.
• IAT Level II Certification equivalent or higher per DoD 8570/DoD 8140 (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP).
• Must obtain a computing environment certification within 6 months of hire.
• Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity compliance requirements and tools (STIGs, SCAP, RMF).
• Demonstrated experience with patching tools (e.g., WSUS, SCCM/MCEM, Red Hat Satellite, JAMF, Ansible).
• Ability to manage complex remediation plans across a heterogeneous IT environment.
• Experience writing and modifying automation scripts (Power Shell, Bash, Python).
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools (Tenable.sc/Nessus, Qualys, OpenSCAP).

• ITIL v4 certification
• Platform-specific certifications (e.g., RHCSA, MCSA, MCP)
• Experience with incident management in Service Now ITSM
• Experience documenting technical processes and procedures
• Experience in a DoD environment
• Strong problem-solving, self-starting, and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks

Salary Range: $82,000 - $138,000

Several factors influence the final salary or hourly rate, including contract wage determinations, relevant work experience, role-specific skills and competencies, geographic location, educational background, certifications, and federal government contract labor categories.

Link Solutions, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company-paid long and short-term disability, life insurance, referral bonuses, relocation incentive program, certification reimbursement program, retirement, and more. Link Solutions, Inc. is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.