Patch Management Automation Engineer Job Buffalo area,New York USA,IT/Tech

Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Patch Management Automation Engineer position! This is a 12-18 month contract and will be hybrid in Buffalo, NY. This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services. No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered.

What You'll Be Doing:

Oversee and manage patch deployment for Linux, Windows, .NET, and Java environments across enterprise infrastructure
Develop and implement automation tools and frameworks using Ansible to streamline patch management operations
Maintain and troubleshoot existing patch automation while resolving break/fix issues and incidents
Design and refine tools, processes, and factory workflows that support continuous improvement in patch operations
Create and interpret architecture diagrams to support tooling design, process flows, and operational workflows
Evaluate and implement enterprise patch management tooling such as Ivanti and SCCM for large-scale deployments

What You'll Need to Have:

6+ years of experience in systems design, infrastructure management, or technical architecture roles
Strong proficiency in both Linux and Windows server environments with hands‑on patching experience
Expert‑level experience with Ansible for automation, along with Python and Power Shell scripting capabilities
Deep knowledge of .NET, Java, and related application frameworks and their patch requirements
Proven experience with enterprise patch management tools such as Ivanti or SCCM
Demonstrated ability to design and automate operational processes in large‑scale, complex environments
Strong capability to read, create, and communicate through architecture diagrams and technical documentation
Service Now exposure with ability to leverage it for incident and change management

Pay Range: $60-65+/hr