System Administrator - Vulnerability & Patching Specialist
As the System Administrator (Vulnerability Specialist), you will be responsible for patching, upgrading and improving IT infrastructure across multiple platforms as part of a broader vulnerability remediation and uplift program.
This position is ideal for an experienced systems administrator or IT operations professional with hands-on expertise in vulnerability remediation and secure system configuration.
Key Responsibilities:
* Remediate and mitigate cyber security vulnerabilities through patching, configuration updates and system upgrades
* Manage the full lifecycle of vulnerability remediation, including planning, testing, implementation and change control
* Assist in developing automated patching strategies aligned to the ACSC Essential Eight
* Implement automated patching solutions for operating system and application updates across servers, workstations and IoT devices
* Create and apply Group Policy, Intune policies or scripting-based solutions to address configuration vulnerabilities across a range of device types
About You:
You are an experienced technical professional with a strong foundation in system administration and vulnerability remediation across enterprise environments. You bring strong analytical thinking, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
Highly Regarded Experience:
* 5+ years in IT Operations, System Administration or similar technical roles
* Experience deploying, configuring and supporting:
* Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy
* SQL clusters
* VMware ESX
* Commvault
* Mobile and IoT devices
* Strong experience with:
* Intune
* Azure Update Manager
* Server monitoring systems
* Familiarity with Linux environments
* Strong understanding of ITIL or IT Service Management frameworks
* Recent hands-on experience in vulnerability management within enterprise, corporate or government settings
* Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to meet deadlines in high-pressure environments
* Demonstrated ability to innovate and work collaboratively with a diverse stakeholder group
Please respond below if you are interested in this opportunity or feel free to share with anyone in your network who matches the necessary criteria.
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