Full-Time Software Engineer - Level III

Shift: Mid Shift

The position is responsible for operational support and management for operating system patching activities covering the global server landscape.

This position will require deep analytical thinking with the ability to combine security related information from multiple data sources and using that data to determine deployment methods and timelines for software patches, registry updates, and other security related configurations.

The Engineer will work with business units to plan and coordinate the patching activities with a focus on minimize business impact during the event and ensuring systems are returned to optimal state after patching activities have been completed.

In addition to patch management functions the team will also be responsible for the entire system lifecycle related to compliance which will include hardening for system builds, ongoing CIS standards, and compliance related configuration management.

This position will require working during business offer hours and weekends in order to minimize impact during the patching events.

Develop and optimize pre- and post- patching process to ensure proper implementation without any outages.

Evaluate patches based on risks and prioritize fixes in order to meet pre-determined deployment timelines for the patch risk level.

Coordinate patch schedule with business unites and other internal teams such as infrastructure management, security operations, governance & risk.

Have the ability to deploy patches using Red Hat Satellite.

Ensure patches are deployed and tested through lower non-production environments prior to production system deployments.

Able to remediate vulnerabilities. Often, requiring fixes beyond just system patches to include items like changing registry values, firewall changes, and other configuration items.

Assist in the process for vulnerability and patch management ensuring they are compatible with the company's business needs and strategic objectives.

Research, evaluate, develop, design and implement patch remediation designs and standards following industry best practices

Develop and implement patch and vulnerability remediation process including package creation, testing and deployment.

5+ years of experience with Linux Operating Systems

Experience with patching using RedHat Satellite.

5+ years of experience with VMWare virtualization environments

3 year of experience working with Azure (or other Cloud environments)

5+ Experience with automation tools/frameworks to include scripting tools such as Bash, Python, and Ansible

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Solid knowledge of Infrastructure and Operations management and service delivery

Solid understanding of Data Center, Cloud, and various Infrastructure Hosting models

Experience managing large and complex infrastructures in high availability environments

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Comfortable speaking with all levels of staff

Strategic problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Technical Skills

Proficient with one or more PatchManagement Tools (RedHat Satellite) 3 R

Proficient with trouble ticketing systems (i.e. ServiceNow) 4 R

Proficient with Security Scanning Software(Tenable, Rapid7, Qualys) 5+ R

Proficient with Microsoft Windows 3 R

Proficient with RedHat Linux 5+ R

Proficient with VMWare virtualization environments 5+ R

Proficient with Scripting Languages (Python, Bash) 5+ R

Proficient with Automation Frameworks such as Ansible 5+ R

Proficient with Cloud services such as Azure or AWS 3 R

Knowledge of Reporting tools such as PowerBI 3 R

Knowledge of Agile frameworks (Agile, Scrum, Kanban) 3 R

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, related field or equivalent work experience

Possible employment type: Full-time

Possible allowed location: Taguig, Philippines

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