Server Patching Engineer
Listed on 2026-08-05
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IT/Tech
Systems Administrator, Windows Server, Unix/Linux, IT Infrastructure
Server Patching Administrator
The Server Patching Administrator will be responsible for server OS patch deployment as well as patching standards and process to maintain server health across the enterprise environment. Responsibilities include coordinating Windows/Linux/Unix patching deployments, maintaining patching standards and processes, and collaborating with security, application infrastructure, and ITSM teams. Extensive experience with Hyper-V and VMware is required.
Essential functions include implementing and maintaining "Best in Class" approaches/practices for enterprise patch management and deployment, working with and managing cross functional teams to identify operational procedures and best practices in accordance with patch management strategy, ensuring overall service levels for server uptimes through patch management standards, enterprise images and driver packages, and developing automation scripts and programs to streamline manual patch operations and improve mean time to deliver and first-time right metrics.
Technical skills include in-depth knowledge of Windows/Linux/Unix Server environments administration and support, experience with Power Shell commands and scripts, system administration experience and knowledge of VMware, Hyper-V and administration of virtual servers, general working knowledge of NAS, SAN, and networking, Active Directory administration experience, software deployment experience through Tanium, SCCM, Intune, Ivanti or similar tools, vulnerability management and remediation enforcing compliance settings and patching Windows servers to ensure security experience, and providing advanced Server system administration, operational support, and problem resolution for a mixed Windows/Linux/Unix Server environments.
Education and experience requirements include a minimum of 10+ years of systems engineering/administration experience in Windows/Linux/UNIX Server environments Operating Systems, including Windows Server installation, operations, administration, and maintenance of physical and virtualized servers in an enterprise environment, server patching and vulnerability management, Information Technology or Engineering or information Systems, or related work experience, ability to communicate technical issues and translate into non-technical business reviews, and availability 24/7/365 excluding pre-approved exceptions.
Skills matrix includes 8 years advanced Server system administration, operational support, and problem resolution for a mixed Windows/Linux/Unix Server environments, 8 years system administration experience and knowledge of VMware, Hyper-V and administration of virtual servers, 8 years server patching and software deployment experience through Tanium, SCCM, Intune, Ivanti or similar tools, 8 years break/fix support for Server OS and third-party application issues including Power Shell scripting, and a BS Degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Compensation: $70.00 - $75.00 per hour
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