Power BI/Patch Management Analyst
Remote
3 year contract
$40-50/hr
Tuesday – Saturday 8 AM – 5 PM EST

Position Overview:
Our Client is seeking a passionate and experienced Patch Management Analyst to join Infrastructure Services on the Compute Security and Compliance Team. This is a technical, hands-on role that requires the ability to assess the patching needs and requirements of both Windows and Linux servers and manage operational dashboards and metric reporting. This role will support day-to-day management of assessing patching needs, scheduling, and applying required mitigations to the mixed server environment.

Qualifications:

• • Degree in computer science, technology, engineering or security-related field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 2 years IT or security experience
  • Previous experience supporting vulnerability or patch management programs
  • Experience working with patch management tools
  • Understanding of OWASP common vulnerabilities and testing methodologies
  • Basic understanding of system security threats and vulnerabilities
  • Understanding and familiarity with different operating systems (e.g., Windows and LINUX/UNIX systems)
  • Knowledge of IT security / hardening best practices for operating systems, web applications, and network devices.
  • Experience building interactive dashboards and reports in PowerBI to visualize patching metrics to track the success of the patching program and provide operational stats and reporting
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis tools to organize, summarize, and interpret complex datasets.
  • Experience using Ivanti, RedHat Satellite, and Ansible in the context of patching is a major plus
  • Ability to effectively organize tasks, manage multiple priorities/details, meet schedules, and deliver on commitments 
  • Experience driving discussions and consensus across a broad group of stakeholders and cross functional teams regarding patching, security recommendations, and mitigations strategies
  • Solid verbal and written communication skills required
  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience interacting with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to work independently and with a team

Job Responsibilities:  

• • Support day-to-day operations of the server patch management program, including reviewing data, processing reports, escalating findings to key stakeholders, tracking remediation of patching deficiencies, and tuning data analytics and reporting  
  • Map known vulnerabilities and missing patches to asset inventory and key stakeholders
  • Manage and report on prioritization based on risk and policy definitions
  • Identify and recommend appropriate compensating controls to remediate and prevent future vulnerabilities in the server environment
  • Support development of vulnerability metrics and remediation-related dashboards and reports
  • Understand enterprise patching and vulnerability policies and advise policies
  • Coordinate with key business partners to understand, prioritize, and coordinate vulnerability remediation activities
  • Collaborate with peers from Computing Services and maintain excellent working relationships with key partners across Technology Organization functions and business partners
  • Understand business requirements and work with the team to define appropriate solutions, meeting both security mandates and business needs

Job Requirements:    

• • Required to submit to a thorough background examination
  • Ability to understand business requirements and present appropriate solutions
  • Ability to work independently or within a team
  • Ability to effectively organize tasks, manage multiple priorities/details, meet schedules, and deliver on commitments 
  • Solid verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated critical, independent thinking; demonstrated ability to conceive and present creative solutions
  • Must pass Insider Threat Protection background checks
  • Occasional travel to local and regional locations in pursuit of job duties and requirements

The compensation range for this position is $40 to $50/hr W2  
(dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location).
*Note: Disclosure as required by the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (CO), NYC Pay Transparency Law, and sb5761 (WA)
 
Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
 
For consideration, please forward your resume to dwicks@synergishr.com
 
If you require assistance or an accommodation in the application or employment process, please contact us at dwicks@synergishr.com.
 
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