PATCH SPECIALIST

Patch Specialist - MUST HOLD AN ACTIVE DOD SECRET CLEARANCE

Enterprise Production Support

Title: Patch Analyst

Approx Start Date: ASAP

CONTRACT TO DIRECT HIRE

Description:

The individual will be responsible for the full patching process for all Windows-based Servers in the environment, to include: submission for testing, patch deployment/install, tracking and status reporting. These responsibilities will also include the tracking/reporting of patches on UNIX servers. The primary patch deployment tool for Windows patch deployment and reporting is the Altiris Notification Server and Console. Job responsibilities will include: tracking and reporting patch and requirements development. This individual will also research Microsoft security vulnerabilities and third party software security updates.

Requirements:

Two or more years experience with Patch Management

Experience/familiarity with SMS 2003, SUS, WUS, ITMU, DSUW, and MBSA.

Experience with software delivery via Altiris Notification Server

Experience with Altiris Notification Server 6.0 and the 6.5 Notification server console

Ability to create Altiris collections and policies based off functional requirements

Windows 2003 systems administration

Familiarity with Windows AD, Group Policy Objects and security settings

Team player and able to effectively/professionally communicate with the client.

Excellent writing and documentation skills

Minimum of 10-years experience in Data Center operations and technical support activities.

Skills, Education and Experience:

Position requires a technology-related Bachelor's degree with 4 years of related experience OR equivalent experience and training.

MCSE certification.

Additional Skills:

MUST BE a United States citizen.

MUST HOLD AN ACTIVE DOD SECRET CLEARANCE

MUST BE a team player

MUST HAVE the ability to effectively communicate with the client

MUST HAVE excellent writing and documentation skills

MUST BE familiar with the Peregrine Problem Ticket System

MUST BE experienced in the project management of small and large initiatives with technical resources from 2 to 5 individuals.

RESUMES THAT DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE STATUS LISTED ON THEIR RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED