EPM Vulnerability Management

We are seeking a skilled Sr. System Administrator with a strong background in patch management (including 3rd Party Patching & Vulnerability Remediation) to join our dynamic IT team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the stability, security, and optimal performance of our organization's IT infrastructure through effective deployment and management of patches and updates via SCCM & Intune.

Responsibilities:

SCCM Administration:

Configure and maintain System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) for operating system deployment and patch management.

Create and manage SCCM collections, queries, and deployment packages.

Monitor SCCM health, troubleshoot issues, and perform regular maintenance tasks.

Patch Management:

Develop and implement patch management strategies and policies to ensure timely and effective deployment of security patches and updates across all endpoints.

Coordinate patch testing, evaluation, and deployment schedules in alignment with business needs and maintenance windows.

Stay updated with industry best practices and emerging trends in patch management to enhance system security and reliability.

Endpoint Management:

Manage endpoints across the organization, ensuring compliance with patch levels and configuration standards.

Automate endpoint configuration and software deployments using SCCM to streamline operations and improve efficiency.

Documentation and Reporting:

Maintain comprehensive documentation of SCCM configurations, processes, and procedures.

Generate regular reports on patch compliance, deployment status, and system health for stakeholders and management.

Collaboration and Support:

Collaborate with IT security teams to prioritize critical patches and vulnerabilities.

Provide technical support and guidance to other IT teams and end-users on SCCM-related issues and patch management practices.

Qualifications:

• 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of SCCM Software Updates including 3rd Party Patching and Vulnerability Management Detection & Remediation.
• In-depth knowledge of configuration management principles and best practices.

Preferred skills:

• SCCM Patching
• Patch Compliance Reporting
• 3rd Party Patching; ADR
• Vulnerability Management, Detection & Remediation
• Microsoft Endpoint Manager Admin Center
• Configure Update Ring
• Defender Security Center
• Device Compliance Assessment
• Endpoint Analytics
• Compliance Policy (Intune)
• Auto upgrade policy
• Windows Update for Business