IT SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR - PATCH MANAGEMENT

Company: US Main
Location: Hiram
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES: - Administer Microsoft server configurations, focusing on patch management to mitigate security risks. - Plan, test, and deploy patches systematically to minimize disruptions, while ensuring compliance with corporate IT security policies. - Monitor and manage workstation and server patch compliance, intervening manually when necessary during scheduled maintenance windows. - Troubleshoot patching issues and address failures in automated installations. - Develop and maintain advanced automation scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Batch, VBScript) to streamline patch deployment and vulnerability mitigation. - Create and thoroughly test application packages and deployments, ensuring successful rollouts. - Manage and configure maintenance windows for patching, balancing service availability and security. - Troubleshoot application deployment issues and collaborate with ITSM teams to ensure accurate and complete delivery. - Partner with the Vulnerability Management team to ensure comprehensive reporting and tracking of patch compliance. - Generate detailed compliance reports by device and application type for management review. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date system documentation. REQUIRED - Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field, or equivalent experience. - 8 years of IT experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. - 5 years of hands-on experience in system administration, with deep knowledge of Windows OS patch deployment, Windows registry, group policies, driver interaction within the OS, and unattended/silent installations. - Experience supporting Windows Servers and VMware (vSphere, vCenter) in physical and virtual environments. - Proven experience in troubleshooting and patch automation, leveraging tools like PowerShell, VBScript, or Batch scripting. - Strong understanding of best practices in system security, patching, and vulnerability management. - Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills. - Ability to rapidly gain and apply knowledge of vulnerability and patching processes. - Willingness to travel up to 10% - Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager. PREFERRED - Experience with Rapid 7 Vulnerability management platform - Experience with managing Microsoft Exchange, including high availability and database availability group (DAG) environments, on premise, Office 365, or hybrid environments - Experience configuring and supporting Microsoft Failover Clustering - Experience managing Backup and Recovery solutions such as Veem. - Experience managing Microsoft SQL Server - Experience with Zoom, Webex Meetings, Teams, Google Meet management experience - Basic understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

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