Windows Patching & Automation Engineer
Core
Automate Windows patching, antivirus updates, and vulnerability compliance across a large distributed server environment using PowerShell and KQL.
Role type
Senior IC Windows Patching & Automation Engineer
Builds
Automated patch deployment pipelines, compliance reports, and diagnostic dashboards
Domain
IT Operations / Windows Server Infrastructure / Security Compliance
Required skills
PowerShell scripting, Windows Update mechanisms (WSUS, MSU), Kusto Query Language (KQL), log analysis (Event Logs, CBS, Installer logs), troubleshooting deployment blockers, .NET runtime verification
Preferred skills
Azure DevOps pipelines, antivirus servicing tools, CVE correlation, Windows hotpatching, STIGs, WinPE
Responsibilities
Write and maintain PowerShell scripts for patch deployment and diagnostics; Investigate update installation failures using logs and telemetry; Monitor patch compliance and identify systems requiring follow-up; Build and validate patching components; Coordinate with teams to resolve deployment exceptions and blockers
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
