EPM Patch and Image Management Associate

As an EPM Patch and Image Management Associate at NTT DATA in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, you will have the following responsibilities: - **SCCM Administration**: - Configure and maintain System Center Configuration Manager for operating system deployment and patch management. - Create and manage SCCM collections, queries, and deployment packages. - Monitor SCCM health, troubleshoot issues, and perform regular maintenance tasks. - **Patch Management**: - Develop and implement patch management strategies and policies for timely and effective deployment of security patches and updates. - Coordinate patch testing, evaluation, and deployment schedules in alignment with business needs and maintenance windows. - **Endpoint Management**: - Manage endpoints across the organization to ensure compliance with patch levels and configuration standards. - Automate endpoint configuration and software deployments using SCCM to streamline operations and improve efficiency. - **Documentation and Reporting**: - Maintain comprehensive documentation of SCCM configurations, processes, and procedures. - Generate regular reports on patch compliance, deployment status, and system health for stakeholders and management. - **Collaboration and Support**: - Work with IT security teams to prioritize critical patches and vulnerabilities. - Provide technical support and guidance to other IT teams and end-users on SCCM-related issues and patch management practices. **Qualifications**: - 8 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience. - Good understanding of SCCM Software Updates, including 3rd Party Patching and Vulnerability Management Detection & Remediation. - In-depth knowledge of configuration management principles and best practices. Preferred skills for this position include SCCM Patching, Patch Compliance Reporting, 3rd Party Patching (ADR), Vulnerability Management, Detection & Remediation, Microsoft Endpoint Manager Admin Center, Configure Update Ring, Defender Security Center, Device Compliance Assessment, Endpoint Analytics, Compliance Policy (Intune), Auto upgrade policy, and Windows Update for Business.,