OT Patching Engineer Job Detroit area,Michigan USA,IT/Tech

MSR Technology Group has been recognized as an Inc. 500/5000 company for the past seven consecutive years. We currently have an urgent opening for a Patch Engineer role in Detroit, MI

Title:

Patch Engineer

Location:

Detroit, MI Duration:
Long Term Contract Pay Rate: $55 per hour on W2 with benefits

Job Description .

Responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and validating patching activities across OT systems, including control systems, PI infrastructure, servers, and workstations.

Position Summary:

Responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and validating patching activities across OT systems, including control systems, PI infrastructure, servers, and workstations, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards and maintaining system reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Patch Planning & Coordination:

Coordinate patch schedules with stakeholders
Communicate with engineering, operations, and site leadership
Obtain approvals prior to patch execution

2. System Assessment & Patch Evaluation:

Identify and evaluate applicable patches
Assess system compatibility and operational risk
Perform scans to determine patch requirements

3. Patch Deployment Execution:

Apply approved patches to servers and workstations
Place systems in maintenance mode as needed

4. System Validation & Recovery:

Verify system functionality after patching
Ensure systems return to full operational state

5. Compliance & Documentation:

Maintain patching records and checklists

6. Asset & Lifecycle Support:

Support system upgrades and antivirus updates
Assist with backup and recovery processes

7.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work with IT, cybersecurity teams, and vendors
Coordinate patching during outages and maintenance windows

Required Skills:

Knowledge of OT systems (DCS, SCADA, PI)
Experience with patching tools
Understanding of cybersecurity requirements
Strong communication and documentation skills

Key Success Metrics:

Timely patching within compliance windows
Minimal operational disruptions
Accurate documentation and audit readiness

SKILLS

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Computer Engineering
Understanding of cybersecurity requirements
Knowledge of OT systems (DCS, SCADA, PI)
Experience with patching tools
Strong communication and documentation skills
Experience working within formal change-management processes

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