Vulnerability Remediation and Patching Support Lead

Link Solutions is seeking a Vulnerability Remediation and Patching Support Lead to join our team at Adelphi MD.

• Must be a US Citizen 
• Must have an active DoD Top Secret Clearance
• Non-remote (relocation incentive available)

The Vulnerability Remediation and Patching Support Lead will be responsible for overseeing the management of patch deployment and vulnerability mitigation in accordance with DoD and ARL IT policies at the Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi MD.  

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform enterprise-wide vulnerability scanning assessment and remediation.
• Coordinate and execute OS and third-party software patching across Windows Linux (RHEL) and macOS platforms.
• Maintain and apply Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) compliance baselines to all managed systems.
• Document and report on remediation progress ticket closure and mitigation activities to cybersecurity leadership.
• Work closely with system administrators to ensure minimal service disruption during patching and remediation.
• Implement automation tools and scripts to streamline patch management and reduce response times.
• Monitor patch release cycles evaluate impact and prioritize updates based on CVSS and mission-criticality.
• Support remediation audits and inspections by ensuring all systems are documented compliant and up to date.
• Maintain detailed logs and dashboards tracking patch status exceptions and vulnerability risk levels.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. 

Qualifications :

• Must be a US Citizen. 
• Must have an active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• MS or BA/BS in computer sciences or information technology with two (2) additional years of experience.
• Ten (10) years of relevant experience working in an IT or Service Desk environment.
• IAT Level II Certification equivalent or higher per DoD 8570/DoD 8140 (CompTIA Security CE CCNA Security GICSP GSEC SSCP etc.).
• Must obtain a computing environment certification within 6 months of hire.
• Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity compliance requirements and tools (STIGs SCAP RMF).
• Demonstrated experience with patching tools (e.g. WSUS SCCM/MCEM Red Hat Satellite JAMF or Ansible).
• Ability to manage complex remediation plans across a heterogeneous IT environment.
• Experience writing and modifying automation scripts (e.g. PowerShell Bash Python).
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g. Qualys OpenSCAP).

Preferred:

• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) v4 certification
• Platform-specific certifications preferred (e.g. RHCSA MCSA MCP)
• Experience with incident management within the ServiceNow Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) platform.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience creating and modifying documentation for technical processes and procedures.
• Experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.
• A problem solver and troubleshooter who thrives in resolving complex problems.
• Strong self-starter requiring minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Additional Information :

Link Solutions Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to include paid holidays paid time off medical dental vision company-paid long and short-term disability life insurance referral bonuses relocation incentive program certification reimbursement program retirement and more.

Link Solutions Inc. is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time