Workstation Vulnerability & Patch Management Specialist
Workstation Vulnerability & Patch Management Specialist
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$ 86000 - 138000
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Responsibilities
Workstation Vulnerability & Patch Management Specialist
Peraton is seeking a skilled Workstation Vulnerability and Patch Management Specialist to lead enterprise-wide vulnerability remediation and patch compliance initiatives. This role ensures system integrity supports RMF compliance and mitigates cybersecurity risk in alignment with DoD and NIST standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and remediate vulnerabilities across Windows and Linux endpoints using Tanium ACAS and Microsoft Configuration Manager (MCM).
- Configure and manage software update points deployment packages and automated patch rollouts via MCM.
- Proficient in developing and executing PowerShell scripts to automate and enhance operational tasks within Microsoft Configuration Manager (MCM) and Tanium environments.
- Responsibilities include scripting for software deployment compliance enforcement system inventory log analysis and vulnerability remediation workflows.
- Monitor compliance and deployment success through MCMs reporting tools.
- Implement phased deployment strategies to ensure stability and minimize service disruption.
- Package and deploy software applications and updates across enterprise environments.
- Maintain an application catalog for user-initiated installations as applicable.
- Manage software dependencies and prerequisites to ensure successful deployments.
- Provide regular reports on patch compliance system health and remediation progress.
- Utilize MCM Tanium and related tools for scalable patch management and compliance reporting.
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Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizen with active DoD Secret clearance or higher
- Associates degree in IT Cybersecurity or related field plus 7 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelors degree with 5 years experience; OR High School Diploma with 9 years of experience
- Proven experience in vulnerability and patch management
- Proficient with patch deployment tools (e.g. MCM Tanium)
- Knowledgeable in DISA STIGs IAVMs NIST SP 800-53 and RMF frameworks
- Skilled in analyzing ACAS/Tenable reports and tracking remediation efforts
- Candidate should be capable of writing efficient secure and reusable scripts to streamline endpoint management and support enterprise-scale configuration and patching processes
Preferred Qualifications:
- CompTIA Security CASP CISSP or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II/III certifications
- Experience supporting DoD or federal civilian cybersecurity initiatives
- Familiarity with ServiceNow or Remedy ticketing systems
Work Environment:
- Ability to work on-site or in classified settings as needed
Availability for occasional after-hours support during emergency patching or system recovery
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
EEO
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
