Patch Engineering Lead

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $100k - $120k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

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NexusTek

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

201 - 500 employees

Founded 1996

🤝 B2B

🔒 Cybersecurity

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

💰 Private equity on 2023-06

B2B • Cybersecurity • Artificial Intelligence

NexusTek is a U. S. -based managed IT and technology services provider that helps organizations adopt and operate cloud, data & AI, and cybersecurity solutions. Its offerings include managed detection & response (MDR), AI email security, private cloud, NexusIQ, virtual desktop, CMMC 2. 0 compliance services, cloud migrations/management, IT consulting, and professional services. NexusTek serves enterprise customers across multiple verticals (Hospitality, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Energy, Construction, Horticulture, Financial Services), maintains strategic partnerships with major cloud providers (AWS, Google, Microsoft Azure), and emphasizes managed services, security, and operationalizing AI for businesses.

📋 Description

• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and scans across networks, systems, and applications • Develop, test, and deploy patches and updates in a timely, controlled manner • Minimize disruption to business operations during patch deployment • Collaborate with IT and security teams to prioritize vulnerabilities by risk and impact • Coordinate vulnerability remediation efforts • Document patching activities, vulnerability findings, and remediation status for audit and compliance • Monitor security advisories, vendor notifications, and threat intelligence sources • Assist in developing and enforcing patch management policies, procedures, and best practices • Provide technical guidance and support on vulnerability mitigation and patch deployment • Identify, analyze, and remediate vulnerabilities using scanning tools and patch management platforms • Communicate and collaborate with clients and internal teams on security priorities • Participate in a typical process including application screening, a 20-minute introductory screening, technical interview, VP-level interview, and reference checks

🎯 Requirements

• Proven experience in patch management and vulnerability assessment within a professional IT or cybersecurity environment • Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus, Qualys, or Rapid7 • Strong understanding of Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems and patch deployment processes • Knowledge of network protocols, security principles, and common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) • Experience with automated patch management solutions such as Microsoft SCCM, WSUS, or third-party patching tools • Understanding of NIST, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS compliance frameworks • Experience in a professional services or consulting environment within the technology sector • Strong scripting skills using PowerShell or Python • Proficiency patching server operating systems and hypervisors, including Windows Server, Linux, and VMware/ESXi • Experience patching network and infrastructure firmware, including firewalls, switches, routers, and out-of-band management • Familiarity with storage patching and firmware for NAS, SAN, and backup systems • Hands-on experience with Automox, N-able, Intune, and LogicMonitor • Experience with Tenable, Qualys, and Rapid7 vulnerability scanning and remediation • Scripting skills using PowerShell, Python, or Bash • Working knowledge of AWS SSM, Azure Update Manager, and GCP cloud patch management • Familiarity with ITIL change management and ITSM/PSA tools • MSP multi-tenant experience managing concurrent patch cycles across clients • Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH • Monday through Friday during local business hours • NexusTek participates in E-Verify for all US employees

🏖️ Benefits

• Four weeks of annual accrued PTO • Seven paid national holidays • Medical, dental, and vision options • Company-paid life insurance • Company-paid short- and long-term disability • Voluntary critical illness and accident benefits • Voluntary Legal Shield and identity theft protection • Discretionary annual 401k match plan • Generous employee referral bonus plan • Employee Assistance Program • Access to over 90,000+ courses in ADP My Learning • StandOut employee engagement tools • Eligible to apply for a Pluralsight license • Eligible to apply for NexusTek Technical Academy or Leadership Academy • Work from home • Virtual interviews