Ensono

Senior Patching Engineer - Linux

Ensono$80K — $135K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-10 years of experience in patch management.
  • Expertise in Tanium, Ansible, Puppet, SCCM, Ivanti, Azure Update Manager, and AWS.
  • Background knowledge in VMware, Active Directory, and SQL/Oracle databases.
  • Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
  • Familiarity with CIS, NIST, DISA, STIG hardening standards.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Open to working in 24x7 shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain standardized patching processes for various operating systems.
  • Deploy OS and third-party patches using Tanium, while troubleshooting deployment issues.
  • Utilize Ansible and Puppet for managing configuration drift and automating patch applications.
  • Coordinate monthly security patch deployments using multiple tools including Foreman and SCCM.
  • Analyze vulnerability scan results and facilitate remediation actions.
  • Conduct compliance and configuration health checks.
  • Log and manage incidents and changes; participate in Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings.
  • Maintain documentation and create Master Patch Records.
  • Support emergency patching and high-impact vulnerability responses.

Benefits

  • Unlimited Paid Days Off
  • Three health plan options
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Dental, vision, and disability coverage options
  • Family forming benefits, including fertility coverage
  • Paid childbearing and paternal leave
  • Education reimbursement and student loan assistance
  • Sabbatical leave
  • Wellness program
  • Flexible work schedule
Full Job Description
Job Description

About the role and what you'll be doing:

We are seeking a Patch Analyst with deep hands-on experience across enterprise patch management and configuration automation platforms, including Tanium, Ansible, Puppet, SCCM, Ivanti, Azure Update Manager, and Foreman, along with foundational knowledge of AWS. The analyst will support patching operations across global data centers in the US, UK, and Europe, ensuring secure, compliant, and timely deployment cycles.

We want all new Associates to succeed in their roles at Ensono. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Implement and maintain standardized patching processes across Windows, Linux, and non-Windows environments.
  • Use Tanium to deploy OS and third-party patches, perform compliance assessments, and troubleshoot deployment issues.
  • Leverage Ansible and Puppet for configuration drift management and automated patch application.
  • Coordinate and deploy monthly security patches using Foreman, Ivanti, SCCM, Azure Update Manager, Tanium, and AWS.
  • Analyze vulnerability scan results and coordinate remediation.
  • Conduct compliance and configuration health checks.
  • Log and manage incidents and changes, including CAB participation.
  • Maintain documentation and develop Master Patch Records.
  • Support emergency patching and high-impact vulnerability response.


Desired Candidate Profile:
  • 6-10 years of patch management experience.
  • Expertise in Tanium, Ansible, Puppet, SCCM, Ivanti, Azure Update Manager, AWS.
  • Background in VMware, Active Directory, SQL/Oracle.
  • Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
  • Knowledge of CIS, NIST, DISA, STIG hardening standards.
  • Strong communication and documentation abilities.
  • Willingness to work in 24x7 shifts.

Essential Skills:
  • Deep understanding of OS vulnerabilities and patch cycles.
  • Strong networking and security fundamentals.
  • Ability to automate remediation tasks.
  • Self-driven and detail-oriented.


We are a client-facing business, but we do encourage clients to allow us to work remotely most of the time so if you are not required to be on a client site, you can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices.

Some of our benefits include:
  • Unlimited Paid Days Off
  • Three health plan options
  • 401k with company match
  • Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
  • Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
  • Paid childbearing and paternal leave
  • Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
  • Sabbatical leave
  • Wellness program
  • Flexible work schedule


As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $80,000 to $135,000 annually based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, include an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program.

About Ensono

Ensono is a hybrid IT services provider that helps clients transform their IT infrastructure, operations and service delivery to improve business agility, accelerate growth and optimize their IT expense management. Ensono delivers technology solutions across all platforms and for all types of IT environments, helping clients to drive innovation and enhance their customer experiences. The company has over 2,000 associates and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Learn more about Ensono
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$20 million
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$550 million

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