Senior Systems Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kentucky.

📋 Description

• Oversee patch management operations for enterprise systems including Windows Server, Linux, virtual infrastructure, cloud environments, and endpoint devices.

• Formulate and uphold strategies for patch deployment, maintenance schedules, and compliance standards.

• Coordinate the remediation of critical, high, and medium-level vulnerabilities.

• Manage processes for exceptions and risk acceptance in collaboration with Information Security and application owners.

• Operate enterprise patching tools such as MECM/SCCM, Intune, Red Hat Satellite, and Ansible.

• Assist with the lifecycle management of operating systems, including upgrades, patching, and addressing end-of-support issues.

• Roll out and verify security updates in both production and non-production settings.

• Design and implement automation solutions to enhance patching efficiency, reporting, and compliance tracking.

• Enhance deployment processes, monitoring capabilities, and operational standards.

• Maintain metrics for patch compliance and service-level objectives.

• Generate reports for executives and operations regarding vulnerability remediation, compliance status, aging vulnerabilities, and risk exposure.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and organizational requirements.

• Collaborate with Infrastructure, Security, Cloud, Application Support, and Engineering teams.

• Provide technical expertise during significant vulnerability response events and emergency patching situations.

• Engage in change management reviews, maintenance planning, and assessments of production readiness.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical skill enhancement of the team.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in enterprise patch management, systems engineering, infrastructure operations, or vulnerability remediation.

• Extensive experience in Windows Server and Linux administration within large-scale enterprise settings.

• Practical experience with MECM/SCCM, Intune, Red Hat Satellite, Ansible, or comparable platforms.

• Familiarity with managing vulnerability remediation using tools like Qualys, Rapid7, or similar vulnerability management systems.

• Proficiency in scripting and automation utilizing PowerShell, Python, Ansible, or similar technologies.

• Preferred experience leading enterprise patch compliance or vulnerability management initiatives.

• Experience supporting cloud services such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud is preferred.

• Knowledge of NIST, CIS Benchmarks, and best practices in vulnerability management is preferred.

• Experience in developing executive dashboards, compliance reports, and operational metrics is preferred.

• Relevant certifications, including Security+, CISSP, RHCSA/RHCE, Azure Administrator, Microsoft Certified, or equivalent industry certifications are preferred.

• Access to home internet service with at least 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speed.

• A dedicated workspace free from interruptions to ensure the protection of member PHI/HIPAA information.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus incentive plan based on individual and/or company performance.

• Medical benefits.

• Dental benefits.

• Vision benefits.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Paid time off.

• Company and personal holidays.

• Paid parental and caregiver leave.

• Short-term disability coverage.

• Long-term disability coverage.

• Life insurance.

• Dedicated home workspace.

• Remote work arrangement.

• Occasional travel to Humana offices for training or meetings.