About the Company
Aubay UK is seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure Engineer with strong expertise in patch management across Windows, Linux, VMware, and network devices. This role is critical in maintaining a secure, stable, and compliant IT environment. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, security teams, and infrastructure operations to plan, test, and deploy patches with minimal disruption.
About the Role
This role is critical in maintaining a secure, stable, and compliant IT environment.
Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end patching cycles for Windows Servers, Linux Servers, VMware ESXi, and network devices.
* Evaluate, schedule, and deploy security and performance patches according to defined maintenance windows and business priorities.
* Ensure compliance with corporate security baselines and industry best practices.
Vulnerability Remediation
* Work closely with Security (SOC / Vulnerability Management) teams to assess risk and prioritize remediation.
* Validate and report patch compliance using available tools (SCCM, WSUS, Ansible, vSphere Update Manager, etc.).
Technical Expertise
* Strong hands-on experience in Windows Server Administration (2016/2019/2022) and Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
* Experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi patching and upgrades.
* Knowledge of network device firmware patching (switches, firewalls, routers).
* Familiarity with enterprise patch management tools (e.g., SCCM/MECM, WSUS, Ansible, Ivanti, BigFix).
Security & Compliance
* Understanding of vulnerability management, CVEs, and compliance frameworks (ISO27001, CIS, NIST).
* Experience collaborating with InfoSec/SOC teams.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
* Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Red Hat, VMware VCP, CCNA, Security+) preferred.
Required Skills
* Strong communication skills to coordinate with business stakeholders and present patch plans.
* Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work under pressure during maintenance windows.
* Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
Preferred Skills
* Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft, Red Hat, VMware VCP, CCNA, Security+) preferred.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Aubay UK is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
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