What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network security Engineer position at ComTec Information Systems (IT)?
Title: Network Security Engineer
Duration: Fulltime
Location: Albany, NY
Responsibilities
Duration: Fulltime
Location: Albany, NY
Responsibilities
- Applying systems analysis methods and procedures, including consulting with users to identify and define hardware, software, and system functional requirements.
- Assisting in the design, development, documentation, analysis, testing, and modification of computer systems or programs based on user needs and system design specifications.
- Analyze, test, and deploy patches to address security vulnerabilities
- Provide expert-level patch management and automation support using BigFix in a large enterprise environment.
- Analyze available patches to determine applicability, priority, and suitability for Windows and Linux servers.
- Assess patch impact on system availability, application compatibility, performance, and business operations before deployment.
- Evaluate patch severity, CVEs, vendor advisories, and vulnerability risks to prioritize patching activities.
- Review system inventories, existing patch levels, dependencies, and prerequisites to identify required patches.
- Use BigFix to identify missing patches, assess compliance gaps, and monitor deployment status.
- Plan and coordinate patch deployments based on risk assessments, business criticality, and maintenance windows.
- Test patches and validate system functionality after installation to minimize operational impact.
- Communicate vulnerability risks, patching recommendations, and remediation plans to stakeholders.
- Document patch analysis, deployment activities, testing results, and exceptions.
- Leverage automation and scripting to improve patching efficiency and reduce manual effort.
- 2 years of experience using BigFix for patching.
- Experience patching Linux and Windows servers.
- Experience analyzing system vulnerabilities, identifying security gaps and risks, and recommending appropriate remediation solutions.
- Experience in assessing patch applicability, prioritizing patches, and evaluating the potential impact of patch deployment on enterprise systems.
- Experience generating and compiling vulnerability, patch compliance, and threat reporting metrics.
- Knowledge of Vulnerability Management, security advisories, CVEs, and patch prioritization methodologies.
- Experience using BigFix to assess patch compliance, identify missing patches, and monitor deployment status.
- Understanding of operating system patching, application dependencies, compatibility considerations, and patch testing procedures.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.