Job Description – Windows Administrator (Security Compliance & Patching Operations)

Position Title

Windows Administrator – Security Compliance & Patching Operations

Department

Infrastructure & Operations

Reporting To

Infrastructure Manager / IT Operations Lead

Key Responsibilities

Security Compliance & Vulnerability Management

- Work closely with the Information Security team to review, analyze, and remediate VAPT findings and security vulnerabilities.
- Ensure timely closure of Windows OS-related observations identified through VAPT assessments, audits, compliance reviews, and security scans.
- Implement Microsoft security hardening recommendations and industry best practices.
- Maintain compliance of Windows standalone servers and clustered environments with organizational security standards.
- Review and remediate security findings related to Windows operating systems, Active Directory, IIS, file servers, and supporting infrastructure components.
- Coordinate with Application Owners and DBAs to address middleware, database, and application-level vulnerabilities.

Patch Management

- Lead enterprise-wide Windows patch management activities.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute monthly security patching and emergency patch deployments.
- Maintain the Windows patching tracker and compliance dashboard.
- Assess patch impacts and coordinate maintenance windows with business and application stakeholders.
- Validate successful deployment of patches and security updates.
- Generate periodic patch compliance and vulnerability remediation reports.

Ivanti Administration & Operations

- Manage, administer, and maintain the Ivanti Patch Management platform.
- Configure patch deployment policies, schedules, automation workflows, and compliance reporting.
- Monitor patch deployment success and troubleshoot failures.
- Ensure Ivanti infrastructure is maintained, upgraded, and operating efficiently.




- Develop and optimize patch deployment processes using Ivanti best practices.

Change Management & ITSM

- Raise and manage ITSM tickets related to patching, vulnerability remediation, system upgrades, and infrastructure changes.
- Follow up on incidents, service requests, change requests, and problem records until closure.
- Ensure all activities comply with organizational change management and governance processes.
- Participate in CAB meetings and provide technical impact assessments.

Incident Management & Problem Resolution

- Prepare and document rollback plans prior to patch deployment and major infrastructure changes.
- Lead recovery efforts in case of patching failures or service disruptions.
- Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for incidents resulting from patching activities, configuration changes, or infrastructure failures.
- Prepare incident reports and recommend corrective and preventive actions.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

- Work closely with Application Owners, DBAs, Security Teams, Network Teams, and Business Stakeholders to ensure successful patching and vulnerability remediation.
- Coordinate maintenance windows patching and communicate planned activities to stakeholders.
- Support audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements by providing technical evidence and documentation.

Required Technical Skills

- Strong experience in Microsoft Windows Server (2016/2019/2022 or later).
- Hands-on experience with Windows Failover Clustering and High Availability solutions.




- Experience with Ivanti Patch Management and endpoint management tools.
- Knowledge of Microsoft security hardening standards and vulnerability management processes.
- Experience in VAPT remediation and compliance management.
- Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation.
- Familiarity with ITSM tools such as Jira Service Management.

Preferred Skills

- Experience with VMware.
- Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server and middleware platforms.
- Experience with security and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, RBI, SEBI, CIS Benchmarks.

Key Deliverables

- Timely closure of VAPT observations and security findings.
- Compliance of Windows servers with security and regulatory requirements.
- Successful execution of monthly and emergency patching activities.
- Accurate maintenance of patching and vulnerability trackers.
- High patch compliance across Windows infrastructure.
- Effective administration and operation of the Ivanti platform.
- Timely closure of ITSM tickets and change requests.
- Well-documented rollback plans, RCA reports, and operational procedures.

Experience & Qualification

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5–10 years of experience in Windows Server Administration and Infrastructure Operations.
- Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, Azure Administrator, ITIL, Security+, or equivalent are preferred.

Key Competencies

- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Leadership skills to coordinate enterprise patching activities.
- Robust documentation and reporting capabilities.
- Ability to work in a 24x7 production support environment when required.
- Strong focus on security, compliance, and operational excellence.

Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹75,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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