Linux/AIX/Windows Patching L3 Engineer
Summary
We are seeking an experienced L3 Engineer to lead the patching and update lifecycle for Linux, AIX, and Windows Server environments. This pivotal role ensures organizational security and operational stability by managing comprehensive patching strategies across on-premises and cloud infrastructures. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical authority, collaborating with infrastructure, security, and platform teams to maintain strict compliance with customer standards while minimizing downtime. Beyond technical execution, the position demands robust leadership capabilities to guide teams, manage vendor relationships, and handle complex escalations from lower-level support tiers.

Location: Bengaluru / Mumbai

Responsibilities
Strategic Patch Management: Design and execute deployment schedules for cumulative updates and security patches across Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, OEL), AIX, and Windows Server environments using tools such as SecPod, Ansible, Azure Update Management, and WSUS.
Operational Coordination:



Partner with Change Management and application owners to plan maintenance windows, participate in Change Advisory Board (CAB) meetings, and orchestrate updates across Production, Staging, and Development environments.
Risk Mitigation & Recovery: Develop and implement robust rollback and remediation plans to address patching failures, ensuring system integrity and rapid recovery.
Testing & Validation: Establish rigorous testing procedures to verify update deployment, validate system performance post-patch, and confirm the absence of regressions.
Documentation & Process Improvement: Maintain up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), knowledge base articles, and detailed records of patching activities, validation results, and rollback steps.
Security Compliance: Collaborate with security teams to align patching activities with industry best practices, audit requirements, and vulnerability remediation strategies, inc

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