Networking Patch Management Specialist

Networking Patch Management Specialist

Seargin Ltd | Harrogate, ENG, GB

Posted 8 days ago

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Description


  • Own end-to-end patch management for network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, F5 load balancers, VPN gateways, Cisco ISE nodes, and related appliances.

  • Prioritize Vulnerability Remediation

    • Collaborate with cybersecurity and Service Assurance teams to identify, assess, and prioritize critical and high-risk vulnerabilities across the network environment.



  • Review Security Advisories and Vendor Updates

    • Analyze vendor advisories, security bulletins, and vulnerability notifications to determine patch relevance, priority, dependencies, and potential impact.



  • Plan and Coordinate Patch Deployments

    • Schedule patching activities with network operations, security, infrastructure, and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment with enterprise maintenance windows.



  • Assess Implementation Risks and Compatibility

    • Validate patch compatibility, technical dependencies, implementation risks, and rollback requirements before approving deployment activities.



  • Coordinate Testing and Patch Execution

    • Organize patch testing in lab, staging, or controlled production environments and execute or support deployments during approved maintenance windows.



  • Monitor Network Stability and Compliance

    • Monitor post-patch performance and service stability, coordinate rollback actions when necessary, and track compliance across network assets.



  • Maintain Governance and Audit Documentation

    • Maintain patch records, remediation trackers, exception logs, and compliance reports while supporting audits and improving patch management standards and procedures.




Requirements



  • Education and Technical Background

    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.



  • Enterprise Network Operations Experience

    • Proven experience in network operations, infrastructure support, or patch management within enterprise environments.



  • Network Infrastructure Knowledge

    • Strong understanding of enterprise network devices and platforms, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN gateways, and related appliances.



  • Vulnerability and Patch Management

    • Experience with vulnerability management, patch governance, remediation prioritization, and security processes across enterprise network infrastructure.



  • Change and Incident Management

    • Knowledge of change management, incident response, maintenance planning, and ITIL-based operational processes.



  • Risk Assessment and Deployment Planning

    • Familiarity with technical risk assessments, patch dependencies, implementation planning, maintenance windows, and rollback procedures.



  • Technical Analysis and Documentation

    • Ability to analyze vendor documentation, technical advisories, and patch dependencies, supported by strong reporting and documentation skills.



  • Stakeholder Coordination and Communication

    • Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across network operations, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and business teams.




What we offer



  • B2B Contract

    • Employment based on a B2B contract



  • Stable and Dynamic International Firm

    • Opportunity to work in a stable, dynamically developing international company



  • Engaging Projects and Latest IT

    • Chance to participate in interesting projects and work with the latest information technologies



  • Competitive Rates

    • Attractive remuneration rates offeres



  • Renowned International Projects

    • Involvement in the most prestigious international project



  • MultiSport and Private Medical Care

    • MultiSport and Private Medical Care




Nice to have



  • Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, F5, or other enterprise network and security platforms.

  • Vulnerability and Patch Management Tools

    • Familiarity with Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, ServiceNow, SCCM, Ansible, or equivalent operational tools.



  • Relevant Industry Certifications

    • Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Security+, ITIL, or vendor-specific network and security qualifications.



  • Network Security and Patch Governance

    • Experience with network patch lifecycle management, vulnerability remediation prioritization, and operational governance.



  • Continuous Improvement and Reporting

    • Experience improving patch management processes, coordinating releases, and maintaining audit-ready operational reporting.




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