At a Glance
- Tasks: Execute patch deployments and support vulnerability remediation in a regulated financial services environment.
- Company: Join a dedicated cyber and infrastructure team focused on maintaining a secure technology estate.
- Benefits: Opportunity to work with advanced tools like Tanium and gain valuable certifications.
- Other info: Role based in London, with responsibilities including out-of-hours deployments.
- Why this job: Be part of a critical compliance programme ensuring system availability and operational stability.
- Qualifications: Hands-on experience with Windows Server and RHEL patching; ITIL/change-management discipline required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are seeking a Patch Management Specialist to support a critical patch remediation and compliance programme within a highly regulated financial services environment. Working as part of a dedicated cyber and infrastructure team, you will execute patch deployments, support vulnerability remediation activities, and help maintain a secure and compliant technology estate. This role requires a methodical and detail-oriented individual who is comfortable operating within strict change-control processes where system availability and operational stability are paramount.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute ring-based patch deployments to schedule, including out-of-hours and weekend windows.
- Run pre-deployment checks (backup/snapshot confirmation, pending reboots, health) and post-deployment validation/smoke tests.
- Coordinate snapshot-before-change with the backup specialist on sensitive tiers.
- Remediate failed patches and re-test; maintain accurate deployment records.
- Log and progress work through the client's ticketing/change process; feed status into weekly reporting.
Essential Skills
- Hands-on Windows Server and RHEL patching.
- Strong ITIL/change-management discipline and documentation.
- Test and validation practice; methodical, low-error working style.
- Ticketing/ITSM familiarity.
Desirable Skills
- Tanium operator experience (trainable for the right candidate); scripting (PowerShell/Bash); regulated-environment exposure.
Certifications
- ITIL; OS administration certs; Tanium operator (or trainable).
Patch Management Specialist - Operations | London employer: Techary
This role is located in London within a highly regulated financial services environment. The team focuses on executing critical patch management tasks, ensuring compliance and security. Employees benefit from opportunities to enhance their skills with certifications and advanced tools like Tanium.
