Infrastructure Engineer – Patching

Job Title:
Infrastructure Engineer – Patching & Security
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled
Infrastructure Engineer
with strong expertise in
patch management across Windows, Linux, VMware, and network devices
. This role is critical in maintaining a secure, stable, and compliant IT environment. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, security teams, and infrastructure operations to plan, test, and deploy patches with minimal disruption.
Key Responsibilities

• Patch Management:
• Lead end-to-end patching cycles for Windows Servers, Linux Servers, VMware ESXi, and network devices.
• Evaluate, schedule, and deploy security and performance patches according to defined maintenance windows and business priorities.
• Ensure compliance with corporate security baselines and industry best practices.
• Vulnerability Remediation:
• Work closely with Security (SOC / Vulnerability Management) teams to assess risk and prioritize remediation.
• Validate and report patch compliance using available tools (SCCM, WSUS, Ansible, vSphere Update Manager, etc.).
• Collaboration:
• Partner with business teams to minimize downtime and communicate planned maintenance effectively.
• Liaise with security and compliance teams to pass audits and meet regulatory requirements.
• Operational Excellence:
• Maintain accurate documentation of patch cycles, exceptions, and rollback procedures.
• Automate patch deployment processes where possible to improve efficiency and reduce human error.
• Monitor infrastructure health post-patching and troubleshoot any resulting issues.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Keep up to date with latest OS, virtualization, and network security advisories.
• Recommend process improvements and contribute to long-term infrastructure security strategy.

What are we looking for?
Required Skills & Qualifications

• Technical Expertise:
• Strong hands-on experience in Windows Server Administration (2016/2019/2022) and Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi patching and upgrades.
• Knowledge of network device firmware patching (switches, firewalls, routers).
• Familiarity with enterprise patch management tools (e.g., SCCM/MECM, WSUS, Ansible, Ivanti, BigFix).
• Security & Compliance:
• Understanding of vulnerability management, CVEs, and compliance frameworks (ISO27001, CIS, NIST).
• Experience collaborating with InfoSec/SOC teams.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with business stakeholders and present patch plans.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work under pressure during maintenance windows.
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
• Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Red Hat, VMware VCP, CCNA, Security+) preferred.Key Attributes
• Detail-oriented and security-focused.
• Comfortable working in a global environment with diverse stakeholders.
• Flexible to work during off-hours and weekends for planned maintenance windows.