Job Description:
• Performs hands-on vulnerability remediation, patch deployment, and secure configuration hardening for Windows Server environments.
• Ensures remediation is executed within formal change control.
• Review Qualys Vulnerability Management findings for Windows servers and define remediation plans.
• Test and deploy patches using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager or Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager.
• Create new Software Update Groups each month for workstations and servers.
• Schedule and configure deployments for new Software Update Groups.
• Implement Windows Server hardening baselines including security configuration standards.
• Validate remediation closure through health checks and Qualys rescans.
• Troubleshoot patch failures and service impacts; support restoration and root cause analysis.
• Maintain operational metrics for patch compliance and vulnerability aging.
Requirements:
• Three or more years of direct, hands-on Windows Server administration and patching in production environments.
• Experience executing changes under formal change control with rollback planning and post-change validation.
• Hands-on experience using Qualys Vulnerability Management for validation and remediation closure.
• Hospital information technology experience strongly preferred; broader healthcare experience preferred.
• Certifications highly desirable: Microsoft Windows Server certifications, CompTIA Security+, ITIL Foundation, or equivalent.
• Participation in scheduled after-hours maintenance windows as required.
Benefits:
• Reliable high-speed internet connection is required for all remote/hybrid positions.
• Must have access to stable Wi-Fi with sufficient bandwidth to support video conferencing and cloud-based tools.
• A HIPAA-compliant work environment is required, including a secure workspace free from unauthorized access or interruptions.