Vulnerability Remediation and Patching Support Technician

Vulnerability Remediation and Patching Support Technician

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 57,000 - USD 96,000 - yearly

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

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have an active DoD Top Secret Clearance
• Five (5+) years of relevant experience ora BA/BS Degree with two (2+) years of 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, etc.)
• Must obtain a computing environment certification within 6 months of hire
• Demonstrated experience with patching tools (WSUS, SCCM/MCEM, Red Hat Satellite, JAMF, or 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)
• Experience creating and modifying documentation for technical processes and procedures

• Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity compliance requirements and tools (STIGs, SCAP, RMF)
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) v4 certification
• Platform-specific certifications preferred (e.g., RHCSA, MCSA, MCP)
• Experience with incident management within the Service Now ITSM platform
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment
• A problem solver who thrives in resolving complex problems
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

• 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

$57,000 - $96,000

Several factors influence the final salary or hourly rate, including but not limited to 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 that includes 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.