Windows - Patching Activity Coordinator

Job Description

The Windows Patching Activity Coordinator will be responsible for the end‑to‑end administration of Windows Server platforms (2012‑2022) and the execution of monthly patching and vulnerability remediation activities. Working in a hybrid model with rotational shifts, the role collaborates closely with business and application teams to schedule maintenance windows, monitor server health, and uphold security standards using SCCM/MECM, WSUS, and Qualys. The coordinator also participates in Incident, Change, and Problem Management processes to maintain high availability and compliance across physical, virtual, and cloud infrastructures.

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022 environments, including installation, configuration, upgrades, and migrations.
• Monitor server health, performance, capacity, and ensure availability across physical, virtual, and cloud platforms.
• Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy objects as part of server infrastructure.
• Plan, schedule, and execute monthly patching cycles using SCCM/MECM, WSUS, and Qualys.
• Perform patch impact analysis, risk assessment, and validate compliance, generating reports for stakeholders.
• Coordinate maintenance windows with business and application teams and handle emergency patch deployments.
• Troubleshoot patch failures, post‑patch issues, and conduct root‑cause analysis for server incidents.
• Drive vulnerability remediation based on Qualys scans and enforce server hardening/security best practices.
• Participate in Incident, Change, and Problem Management processes and maintain audit‑ready documentation.
  
  

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience administering Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022.
• Strong expertise with SCCM/MECM and WSUS for patch deployment.
• Proven experience in Windows Patch Management and vulnerability remediation using Qualys.
• Good working knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Familiarity with PowerShell scripting for automation (preferred).
• Exposure to VMware or Hyper‑V virtualization environments (preferred).
• Understanding of Incident, Change, and Problem Management processes (ITIL knowledge a plus).
• Ability to perform impact analysis, risk assessment, and generate compliance reports.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills for working with cross‑functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).