BigFix Admin

Notice Period-Immediate-10 days

The BigFix Administrator manages and optimizes the HCL/IBM BigFix platform, including core server, relays, and endpoints, to deliver reliable patching and software deployment at scale. This role designs and maintains BigFix architecture, creates and maintains Fixlets, Tasks, and Baselines, and operates scheduled jobs aligned to patch calendars for Microsoft and Red Hat. The admin executes platform upgrades, deployments, migrations, and service operations with strong focus on stability and compliance. The role also integrates with Active Directory for replication/targeting needs and leverages PowerShell and BigFix Action Script for automation. Success requires deep troubleshooting skills, change control discipline, and proactive reporting on compliance posture.

Required Qualifications

• Strong proficiency with HCL/IBM BigFix platform and BigFix server architecture
• Hands-on experience managing BigFix Relay servers (design, deployment, health, troubleshooting)
• Expertise in Fixlet/Task/Baseline creation and multipackage execution using BigFix
• Experience executing BigFix upgrades, deployments, service operations, and migrations
• Knowledge of scheduled jobs/automation in BigFix (Actions, Baselines, Maintenance Windows)
• Experience with Active Directory integration and replication configuration related to BigFix
• PowerShell scripting for automation and execution via BigFix actionable scripts
• Patch management experience for Microsoft (Patch Tuesday) and Red Hat (RHEL errata) calendars
• Understanding of endpoint compliance, reporting, and remediation workflows within BigFix

Responsibilities

• Design, operate, and optimize BigFix server and relay architecture for scale and reliability
• Create, test, and maintain Fixlets, Tasks, Baselines, and multipackage deployments
• Plan and execute BigFix platform upgrades, migrations, and service changes under change control
• Configure and manage scheduled jobs, actions, and maintenance windows aligned to patch cycles
• Integrate with Active Directory for replication/targeting and ensure accurate endpoint groupings
• Automate remediation and software deployment using PowerShell and BigFix Action Script
• Monitor patch calendars for Microsoft and Red Hat, curate relevant content, and drive timely compliance
• Troubleshoot client/relay/server issues and maintain health, performance, and security posture
• Generate compliance reports and insights for stakeholders and audit requirements