Linux and OpenShift admin Patch Management Engineer

Linux and Open Shift admin Patch Management Engineer (Contract)

Jersey City, NJ, United States (On-site)

Contract (1 year 1 day)

patch management

vulnerability management

issue management

root cause analysis

Cyber Security Collaboration

Ansible Automation

Lead the end-to-end patch management and vulnerability remediation lifecycle for Linux servers and Open Shift platforms across enterprise environments. Responsible for patch assessment, testing, deployment, cluster maintenance, compliance reporting, automation, change management, and operational governance while ensuring platform stability, security, and regulatory compliance. Derived from the Linux and Open Shift patch management.

Lead monthly, emergency, and zero-day patch deployments for Linux servers and Open Shift clusters.

Identify, assess, test, validate, and deploy security and infrastructure patches.

Perform pre- and post-patch health checks, compliance validation, troubleshooting, and rollback activities.

Manage patch deployment schedules, maintenance windows, and remediation tracking.

Support automation of patch deployment and post-patch validation processes.

Administer enterprise Linux environments and patch management infrastructure.

Perform Linux OS patching, manual updates, console management, and patch workflow monitoring.

Troubleshoot patch failures, system issues, and post-deployment incidents.

Support system hardening, security compliance, and vulnerability remediation initiatives.

Maintain operational documentation and deployment records.

Open Shift Platform Administration:

Manage patching activities for Open Shift clusters using approved enterprise tools.

Identify cluster nodes requiring patching and validate patch compatibility with cluster configurations.

Execute cluster patch deployments during approved maintenance windows.

Monitor cluster health, workload availability, and deployment progress during patch cycles.

Conduct post-patching validation and coordinate application/platform verification with stakeholders.

Change & Service Management:

Drive Change Management activities, deployment planning, approvals, and maintenance coordination.

Collaborate with Cyber Security, Infrastructure, Application, and Platform teams to minimize deployment risks.

Coordinate testing, production releases, rollback planning, and implementation reviews.

Participate in governance, audit, and compliance reviews.

Reporting & Governance:

Produce operational and executive patch compliance reports and dashboards.

Track remediation status, patch success rates, exceptions, vulnerabilities, and SLA compliance.

Maintain issue logs and monitor failed patch deployments through closure.

Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives across Linux and Open Shift operations.

Strong Open Shift administration and platform support experience.

Hands-on experience with enterprise patch management and automation tools (Ansible, Satellite, SCCM, Tanium, Big Fix or equivalent).

Strong shell scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python, Ansible).

Deep knowledge of Linux security, vulnerability remediation, and compliance frameworks.

Strong understanding of ITIL Change, Incident, Problem, and Release Management processes.

Experience supporting mission-critical enterprise environments.

Red Hat Certified Specialist in Open Shift Administration

Red Hat Open Shift Administrator Certification

ITIL Foundation Certification

Security or Vulnerability Management certifications

8+ years of experience in Linux Infrastructure Administration, Open Shift Platform Administration, Patch Management, or Vulnerability Remediation supporting large-scale enterprise environments.

Open Shift Administration

Vulnerability Remediation

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