Role Overview
The Global Patching Team Member plays a critical role in supporting the organization’s patch management program by executing patching activities across global IT environments. This position ensures systems remain secure, compliant, and up to date by applying patches to operating systems, applications, and infrastructure components according to established policies and schedules.

Key Responsibilities:
Patch Deployment:
- Execute patching tasks for servers, endpoints, and network devices following approved schedules and procedures.
- Validate successful patch installation and troubleshoot any failures or issues.
- Troubleshoot system, network, and application issues.
- Automate routine tasks using shell scripting or automation tools.
- Support cloud, virtualization, and container environments.

Compliance & Reporting:
- Maintain accurate records of patching activities and compliance status.
- Assist in generating reports for audits and internal reviews.

Coordination & Communication:




- Collaborate with regional IT teams and other stakeholders to minimize disruption during patching cycles.
- Communicate patching progress and escalate issues promptly.

Risk Awareness:
- Understand vulnerability priorities and ensure timely application of critical patches.
- Follow security best practices to reduce exposure to threats.

Continuous Improvement:
- Provide feedback on patching processes and suggest improvements.
- Learn and adapt to new patching tools and automation technologies.

Qualifications & Skills:
- Basic knowledge of patch management tools (e.g., SCCM, WSUS, Ivanti, BigFix).
- Familiarity with operating systems (Windows, Linux) and application patching.
- Robust attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures.
- Good communication and teamwork skills in a global environment.
- Experience with Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS, Rocky, Debian or RHEL.
- Knowledge of: Bash/Shell scripting
- Understanding of networking, s

📌 Senior Platform SRE (Chennai)
🏢 TD SYNNEX
📍 Chennai