We are seeking an experienced SCCM (Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager) Administrator responsible for planning, testing, deploying, and maintaining OS and application patching across enterprise environments. The role ensures systems are secure, compliant, and up to date while minimizing business disruption.
Key Responsibilities
Patch Management
- Plan, schedule, and deploy Windows OS patches using SCCM Software Updates.
- Manage Monthly Patch Tuesday deployments and out-of-band critical patches.
- Perform pre-deployment testing and pilot rollouts.
- Monitor patch deployment status, success rates, and failures.
- Troubleshoot patch installation failures and remediation issues.
- Generate compliance and deployment reports.
SCCM Administration
- Maintain and manage SCCM infrastructure (Primary Site, Site Server, MP, DP).
- Configure and manage Software Update Points (SUP) integrated with WSUS.
- Manage collections, maintenance windows, and deployment schedules.
- Perform SCCM upgrades and hotfix installations.
- Monitor SCCM health and logs (e.g., *WUAHandler.log*, *UpdatesDeployment.log*).
Endpoint & Security Integration
- Coordinate with Security and Vulnerability teams to meet compliance requirements.
- Support patching for third-party applications (via MECM/SCUP or integrated tools).
- Ensure alignment with enterprise security standards (ISO, SOC, CIS, etc.).
Automation & Optimization
- Automate patching activities using PowerShell.
- Optimize deployment strategies to reduce network and user impact.
- Maintain documentation, SOPs, and change records.