About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

This role supports the patch management lifecycle for desktops, laptops, and remote endpoints to keep enterprise environments secure, stable, and compliant. You will work with senior administrators and cybersecurity teams to identify, test, schedule, deploy, and document OS and application updates using standard patch tools and automated workflows.

• Apply foundational patch management practices to identify, test, and deploy operating system and application updates across enterprise endpoints.
• Support routine and emergency patch cycles, including pre-deployment testing, change approvals, maintenance window planning, and rollback procedures.
• Monitor patch and vulnerability compliance dashboards; interpret risk and escalate or remediate non-compliant systems with senior staff.
• Help implement automated patch workflows: schedule, target device groups, validate installations, and document results for audits.
• Use basic network and systems administration concepts to identify dependencies and troubleshoot deployment issues.
• Maintain documentation for patch baselines, SOPs, known issues, and deployment procedures.
• Collaborate with vulnerability management and cybersecurity teams so patch activities align with current threats and policies.

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field — or equivalent experience.
• Typically 0–3 years of experience in systems administration, IT support, or cybersecurity in an enterprise environment.
• Understanding of patch management concepts and familiarity with common tools (for example, WSUS, SCCM / Microsoft Configuration Manager, or similar).
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills; able to handle multiple tasks and follow established processes.
• Candidates must have a current Secret security clearance.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Entry-level security or infrastructure certifications covering patching and vulnerability remediation.
• Exposure to enterprise patch tools such as Microsoft Configuration Manager (SCCM) or WSUS.
• Familiarity with organizational IT environments and data security best practices.

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Compensation

The posting includes a salary guideline for this role: $65,400 - $87,523.03 per year. Actual compensation offered will depend on experience, education, certifications, clearance level, client/contract factors, and other considerations.

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Location & Work Type

This position is associated with Tarrytown, TX and supports remote/telecommute work for enterprise endpoints. Applicants should be authorized to work in the locations required by the client and must meet any clearance or contractual requirements.

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Additional Information

Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified candidates with disabilities during the hiring process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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