Patch Management & Automation Consultant

MetroSys is seeking an experienced Patch Management & Automation Consultant to support a regional credit union organization in assessing, improving, and modernizing its enterprise patch management program.

What You Will Do

Perform a comprehensive assessment of the organization's existing patch management program, including processes, policies, tools, workflows, reporting, and governance. Develop recommendations for improving patch prioritization based on vulnerability severity, exploitability, business criticality, and infrastructure risk.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The consultant will be expected to take a broader look at the organization's patch and vulnerability management lifecycle, identify gaps and manual processes, recommend best practices, and determine where automation and AI-assisted capabilities can improve efficiency, visibility, compliance, and risk reduction.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise infrastructure, patch management, endpoint management, vulnerability management, or related disciplines.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SCCM / Microsoft Configuration Manager and enterprise software update management.
• Experience designing and managing patch deployment strategies, including testing groups, deployment rings, maintenance windows, automated deployment rules, and production rollouts.
• Strong understanding of Windows Server and Microsoft enterprise environments.
• Working knowledge of Linux patching and lifecycle management.
• Experience assessing existing IT environments and developing actionable remediation and modernization plans.
• Experience with scripting and automation technologies such as PowerShell, APIs, Power Automate, Azure Automation, or similar tools.
• Understanding of vulnerability management and risk-based patch prioritization.
• Experience producing patch-compliance reporting, dashboards, KPIs, and audit evidence.
• Strong understanding of change management, testing, rollback, exception management, and emergency patching procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with infrastructure engineers, security teams, compliance personnel, and IT leadership.