Patch Compliance Lead Architect - Manager

Security Compliance Architect

We are a premier technology consultancy supporting one of the world's most recognized Fortune 50 enterprise technology organizations. As part of a critical and high-impact initiative, we are seeking an experienced Security Compliance Architect to lead a major effort in improving workstation patch compliance and reducing enterprise vulnerability risk.

This long-term opportunity is ideal for a candidate with deep experience in endpoint security, patch management, and vulnerability remediation in large-scale enterprise environments. Candidates from major U.S.

-based consulting, audit, or enterprise technology organizations are especially encouraged to apply.

This is a remote position with a preference for candidates located in the Southeastern United States, to align with project collaboration and time zone support.

As the Security Compliance Architect, you will serve as a strategic leader in driving patching and remediation for a U.S.

-based enterprise workstation environment that includes 200,000+ Windows and Linux endpoints. The current compliance posture requires significant uplift, with a large volume of vulnerabilities that must be assessed, prioritized, and remediated. You will work with technical teams and stakeholders to define a roadmap, architect automation solutions, and report on remediation progress to senior leadership.

You will also guide the organization through a transition from SCCM to Microsoft Intune, aligning with modern endpoint management standards.

• Lead the strategic design and execution of patching and remediation activities across 200,000+ workstations (Windows, Linux, virtual, and physical)
• Develop prioritized remediation strategies based on data from Qualys and other security scanning platforms
• Guide and optimize use of enterprise tools such as SCCM, Microsoft Intune, Autopatch, and Cloud patch
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement automation frameworks and streamline patch deployment
• Report on compliance status and key metrics to senior technology leadership; refine dashboards and KPIs as needed
• Oversee the transition from SCCM to Microsoft Intune, contributing to future-state endpoint strategy
• Evaluate and introduce opportunities to apply AI and automation tools to further accelerate compliance efforts
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor across multiple teams including IT security, compliance, and operations

• 10+ years of experience in endpoint security, patching, or vulnerability management in large-scale enterprise environments
• Deep familiarity with SCCM, Microsoft Intune, Autopatch, MEC (Monthly Enterprise Channel), and Qualys
• Experience with both Windows and Linux operating environments
• Strong scripting experience (e.g., Power Shell, Python) for automation of patching and reporting workflows
• Demonstrated success driving remediation of large-scale vulnerability backlogs
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to senior technology and compliance stakeholders
• Background working in matrixed, cross-functional enterprise environments
• Familiarity with reporting, dashboards, and patch compliance metrics

• Experience working for or consulting with Big 4 firms, large-scale consultancies, or global enterprises
• Knowledge of GenAI and its potential application to vulnerability analysis and remediation
• Experience aligning remediation efforts with GRC frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)
• Familiarity with other patching tools such as Big Fix, Cloud patch, or equivalent platforms
• Experience managing transitions from legacy endpoint tools to modern cloud-native platforms

• Lead a high-priority, enterprise-wide initiative with direct visibility to executive leadership
• Partner with a world-class consultancy delivering transformational IT and cybersecurity solutions
• Shape the future of endpoint compliance for one of the most respected enterprise environments in the world
• Long-term opportunity with remote flexibility and strong preference for Southeastern U.S. candidates
• Engage with modern cloud tooling, AI, and automation at scale