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We are looking for System Engineer - Vulnerability/Automation - Remote for our client in Remote.
Job Title: System Engineer - Vulnerability/Automation
Job Location: Remote
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
Requirement/Must Have:
We are looking for System Engineer - Vulnerability/Automation - Remote for our client in Remote.
Job Title: System Engineer - Vulnerability/Automation
Job Location: Remote
Job Type: Contract
Job Overview:
Requirement/Must Have:
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 1 years of proven experience in large-scale deployment and support of Windows Server and Linux Server environments.
- Expertise in DevOps practices, including version control with Git repositories.
- Hands-on experience authoring automation scripts (preferably with Ansible, but other tools will be considered).
- Demonstrated capability in vulnerability remediation and enterprise OS patching.
- Proficient in troubleshooting skills with a focus on system stability, performance, and compliance.
- Lead and execute infrastructure vulnerability remediation for Windows and Linux servers, ensuring alignment with enterprise security standards.
- Plan, coordinate, and support automated operating system patching across production and non-production environments with minimal downtime.
- Collaborate with application teams, risk management, and IT stakeholders to validate systems before and after patching activities.
- Actively participate in Agile ceremonies such as daily standups, backlog refinement, and peer reviews to prioritize remediation efforts and deliver results on schedule.
- Support Change Management processes, including contributing to change requests, obtaining approvals, and documenting risks associated with patching initiatives.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to patching or remediation that impact system stability, performance, and compliance.
- Drive continuous improvement by contributing to infrastructure automation and patching process enhancements, engaging with DevOps and automation communities of practice.
- Ensure infrastructure compliance with internal security policies by proactively addressing vulnerabilities across diverse enterprise environments.
- Communicate patching schedules, expectations, and validation requirements effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Mentor and collaborate with peers within Infrastructure Vulnerability DevOps teams to maintain secure, highly available systems.
- Maintain proficient working knowledge of key tools, including Confluence, Jira, and Git.
- Experience with AI and MCP servers is highly desirable.
- Background in system integration projects.
- Familiarity with ServiceNow for change management processes.
- Experience working in Agile environments.
- Previous exposure to infrastructure communities of practice is an advantage.
- Solid experience with tools such as Git, VS Code, Windsurf AI, and Copilot.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.