Senior Patching Engineer

Ensono•Madison, WI

18d•$80,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Patch Analyst with deep hands-on experience across enterprise patch management and configuration automation platforms, including Tanium, Ansible, Puppet, SCCM, Ivanti, Azure Update Manager, and Foreman, along with foundational knowledge of AWS. The analyst will support patching operations across global data centers in the US, UK, and Europe, ensuring secure, compliant, and timely deployment cycles.

Requirements

6–10 years of patch management experience.
Expertise in Tanium, Ansible, Puppet, SCCM, Ivanti, Azure Update Manager, AWS.
Background in VMware, Active Directory, SQL/Oracle.
Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
Knowledge of CIS, NIST, DISA, STIG hardening standards.
Strong communication and documentation abilities.
Willingness to work in 24x7 shifts.
Deep understanding of OS vulnerabilities and patch cycles.
Strong networking and security fundamentals.
Ability to automate remediation tasks.
Self-driven and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain standardized patching processes across Windows, Linux, and non-Windows environments.
Use Tanium to deploy OS and third‑party patches, perform compliance assessments, and troubleshoot deployment issues.
Leverage Ansible and Puppet for configuration drift management and automated patch application.
Coordinate and deploy monthly security patches using Foreman, Ivanti, SCCM, Azure Update Manager, Tanium, and AWS.
Analyze vulnerability scan results and coordinate remediation.
Conduct compliance and configuration health checks.
Log and manage incidents and changes, including CAB participation.
Maintain documentation and develop Master Patch Records.
Support emergency patching and high‑impact vulnerability response.

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Days Off
Three health plan options
401k with company match
Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
Paid childbearing and paternal leave
Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
Sabbatical leave
Wellness program
Flexible work schedule