Sr. IT Specialist - Patching Coordinator

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Somerset, NJ USAtime type:
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JR3430#
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** Job Summary
** The Sr. IT Specialist - Patching Coordinator is responsible for end-to-end coordination of Microsoft OS patching across enterprise endpoints and server environments. This role ensures the successful planning, testing, approval, and deployment of Microsoft Patch Tuesday releases and out-of-band updates. The position acts as the central liaison between IT Operations, Infrastructure Engineering, Security (TVM), and Lines of Business (LOB) to align patching activities with business requirements, minimize operational risk, and meet defined SLAs and compliance objectives.
This role is critical to maintaining security posture, system stability, and audit readiness across the enterprise.
This role is required to report to the Somerset, NJ location on a hybrid basis.
** Role Description
**** Patch Lifecycle Coordination
*** Coordinate the full Microsoft OS patch lifecycle (identification, risk prioritization, testing, deployment).
* Maintain patch calendars aligned to Patch Tuesday and zero-day patch cycles.
* Ensure adherence to defined SLAs and compliance requirements.
** LOB Engagement & Coordination
*** Partner with LOB application owners to define maintenance windows and testing requirements.
* Obtain business validation and sign-off prior to deployment.
* Communicate patch schedules, risks, and impacts to stakeholders.
* Act as the escalation point for business-impact-related patching concerns.
* Partner with the LOB for exception process handling.
** Testing & Validation
*** Coordinate pilot deployments and structure testing activities.
* Ensure validation of critical business applications before release.
* Document testing outcomes and enforce go/no-go decisions.
** Change Management & Deployment
*** Manage patch-related change requests within ITSM platforms (Service Now).
* Coordinate phased patch deployment (Pilot, Pre-Production, Production).
* Ensure rollback and contingency planning is defined.
** Compliance & Reporting
*** Track patch compliance across endpoints and servers.
* Develop KPI dashboards and executive reporting.
* Support audit and regulatory requirements.
** Issue Management & Continuous Improvement
*** Lead root cause analysis for patch failures.
* Drive remediation and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Partner with security teams for vulnerability remediation.
** Cross-Team Coordination
*** Coordinate across IT Operations, Engineering, Security, and GCC teams.
* Support critical patching events, including after-hours deployments.
* Ensure alignment across all stakeholders for patch cycles.
** Behaviors and Competencies
*** Self-Motivation:
Can identify personal or professional growth opportunities, propose self-improvement strategies, and take action without explicit instructions.
* Relationship Building:
Can identify opportunities for collaboration, propose strategies for effective communication, and…