Patch Management, Deployment & VAPT Engineer

4 - 9 years

5 - 15 Lacs

Posted:6 days ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Job Description

patch testing & deployment

Key Responsibilities

Patch Testing & Deployment

  • Perform end-to-end

    patch management

    for Windows, Linux, and third-party applications.
  • Evaluate vendor patch releases, security bulletins, and advisories.
  • Conduct

    patch testing

    in QA/UAT environments before production rollout.
  • Deploy patches using tools like

    SCCM/MECM, WSUS, BigFix, Ivanti, ManageEngine, Tanium

    , etc.
  • Coordinate and execute scheduled patch cycles, emergency patches, and out-of-band releases.
  • Perform

    post-patch validation, rollback handling, and troubleshooting

    .
  • Maintain compliance with internal and external security standards (CIS Benchmarks, ISO, PCI-DSS, etc.).

Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT)

  • Conduct

    end-to-end vulnerability assessments

    on servers, networks, applications, APIs, cloud assets.
  • Perform internal and external

    penetration testing

    using tools like

    Nessus, Qualys, Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Rapid7, OpenVAS

    .
  • Analyze scan results, validate findings, and prepare detailed vulnerability reports.
  • Prioritize vulnerabilities based on

    severity, exploitability, business impact

    , and compliance requirements.
  • Work closely with IT Infra, DevOps, and Application teams for remediation and mitigation.
  • Re-validate closed vulnerabilities and ensure timely closure in ticketing systems (Jira, SNOW, Remedy).

Must-Have Skills

  • Strong knowledge of

    OS patching (Windows/Linux)

  • Hands-on experience with

    patch deployment tools

  • Experience in

    VAPT tools & methodologies

  • Understanding of CVE, CVSS, OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK
  • Basic scripting knowledge:

    PowerShell, Bash, Python

  • Knowledge of network/security fundamentals: firewalls, ports, protocols
  • Experience working in

    SIEM/SOC/Security

    environments is a plus

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and documentation
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams
  • Good understanding of risk management and security governance

Education / Certifications (Preferred)

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
  • Certifications: CEH, Security+, CySA+, OSCP (added advantage)
  • Patch management tool certifications (optional)

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