Server Patching Engineer / Back-End Specialist


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BluetownOnline Ltd

Listed on

1st September 2021

Location

City Of London

Salary/Rate

£42000 - £42000

Type

Permanent

Start Date

ASAP

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Job Title: Server Patching EngineerLocation: London / Client SiteSalary: Competitive, dependant on experienceJob Type: Full-Time, PermanentHours: 37.5 hrs per week, Mon - Fri - client requirements likely change, depending on security requirements/exploitsThe Network and Hosting (N&H) clients division's primary function is to manage all the operational back-end IT Infrastructure. Additionally, this division is also accountable and responsible for most of the Infrastructure Security activities, which includes IT server maintenance scheduling and delivery across all the different Infrastructure services in the areas of Vendor Operating Systems (OS) platforms, networks, storage and hosting (cloud).The primary objective is to ensure that the following infrastructure platforms and applications remain compliant: -InfrastructureWindowsSolarisRed Hat, number of versionsOther to be definedApplicationsBrowsersOther to be definedAlso manage the scheduling and deployment of all planned and un-planned security patches inc application patches released from Adobe and Oracle/Java etcKey Duties:Take instruction from the patch manager and be confident in applying OS and application patches to large infrastructure platforms and the ability to troubleshoot and report failed patchesProvide proactive reasoning on why certain patches shouldn't be installed i.e. simply not relevant based on the info given or the patch has known instability history or theUse and adopt automated tools provided by the client to apply the patches with minimal impact, e.g. out of hours or at times acceptable with the Service OwnersPrioritise deployment of patches against priority of services i.e. Mission Critical, Business Critical and otherWork with the Server Owners to plan the update of 3rd party software updates for Business Owned servers e.g. Google Chrome, Firefox etc.Investigate any failed MS patch deployments and put into place detailed processes to resolve theseWorking from a Qualys customised vulnerability report provided by the Cyber Security division to highlight obsolete software and have it uninstalled/updated, and any config changes required to make the server compliant.Run monthly compliance reports and present these to the Senior Management teamDocument procedures for the full patch management across the estateAbout youKey Skills:Deployment experience with using SCCM MECM 2103ITIL v3Experience with vulnerability platforms, such as QualysPatch management experience Fluent English, both spoken and writtenDemonstrate strong process skillsWork well under pressureAbility to remain motivated by targets and deadlinesIT risk awarenessExcellent interpersonal and customer facing skillsKey attributes:ReliableTeam playerSelf MotivatedPro activeProcess DrivenLogical though processFlexible working attitudeAttention to detailAbility to work accuratelyPlease click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Infrastructure Engineer, 2nd Line Infrastructure Engineer, 3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer, 2nd Line Support Engineer, 2nd Line Support, ICT Systems Engineer, IT Technician, 3rd Line Support, 2nd Line Support Technician, Technical Support, Technical Infrastructure Engineer, IT Support, IT Systems Engineer, IT Systems Technician, ICT Technician, IT Systems Support may also be considered for this role.

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