BigFix Patch Engineer - Vulnerability Management Tool

Job Description : Primary Responsibilities : - Planning and Scheduling : Develop detailed patch management plans and schedules using IBM BigFix, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. - Deployment : Execute the deployment of patches to servers, workstations, and other IT infrastructure components, ensuring all systems are up-to-date and secure. - Policy Development : Create and maintain comprehensive patch management policies and procedures tailored to BigFix environments. - Patch Baselines : Establish and manage patch baselines and compliance policies within BigFix, ensuring consistency and reliability. - Compliance Monitoring : Use BigFix and PowerBI dashboards and tools to continuously monitor systems for patch compliance and identify security vulnerabilities. - Reporting : Generate and distribute detailed reports on patch status, compliance levels, and any arising issues, providing insights to management and stakeholders. - Documentation : Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of all patching activities, compliance metrics, and system statuses. - Testing and Validation : Test patches in a controlled staging environment to evaluate their impact on system performance and compatibility with existing applications. - Validation Coordination : Work closely with application and system owners to validate patches in production environments, ensuring they meet operational standards. - Rollback Procedures : Develop and implement rollback procedures to revert patches if necessary, ensuring business continuity and minimizing downtime. - Incident Response : Promptly investigate and resolve patch-related incidents and issues, coordinating with relevant IT teams as needed. - Vulnerability Management : Collaborate with security and operations teams to address vulnerabilities identified through BigFix, implementing appropriate remediation measures. - Incident Reviews : Participate in post-incident reviews, providing insights and recommendations to prevent future occurrences. - Collaboration and Communication : Work closely with other IT teams, including security, network, and application teams, to coordinate patching activities and resolve dependencies. - Stakeholder Communication : Communicate patching schedules, potential impacts, and status updates to relevant stakeholders, ensuring transparency and effective Planning. - Training and Guidance : Provide guidance and training to other IT staff on patch management best practices and the effective use of BigFix. - Continuous improvement : Keep up-to-date with the latest security threats, patch management technologies, and updates to IBM BigFix. - Process Improvement : Identify and implement improvements to the patch management process, leveraging automation and other best practices. - Audit Participation : Participate in internal and external audits and reviews related to patch management, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. Required Skills : - 5 years of experience in IT patch management, with a specific focus on using IBM BigFix. - Knowledge of Qualys or Nessus Agent or similar vulnerability management tool. - Analysis of CVE score and prioritize the Patches to be applied. - Experience and knowledge in creating Tasks, Actions , fixlets and baselines in Bigfix for Patch management. - Experience and extensive knowledge of use of relevance language. - Work experience with Powershell , Bash or VB scripting. - Use of Power BI dashboards to monitor and report on the Patches. - Extensive experience with Windows and Linux operating systems, including patching and system administration. - Strong knowledge of IT security principles, best practices, and regulatory requirements. - Proficiency with IBM BigFix, including deployment, management, automation, and reporting. - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues. - Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and independently. - Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams. - IBM Certified Deployment Professional BigFix certification is a must. (ref:hirist.tech)

Location: bangalore, IN

Posted Date: 11/23/2024