Company Name: VARITE India Private Limited

About The Client

An Indian multinational information technology (IT) consulting company headquartered in Noida, The company has offices in 52 countries and over 225,944 employees. The Client is a global IT services and consulting company that offers a wide range of services and products across various industries like IT Infrastructure Services, Cybersecurity Services, Cloud Services, Big Data and Analytics, Internet of Things (IoT) Solutions, Semiconductor Services and Enterprise Software Products. About The Job:

- Experience
- 0 – 2 years in Network Operations / NOC

- Education

- B.Tech / Diploma (Electronics & Communication / IT / Computer Science)

- The L1 Network Patch Management Analyst supports the scheduling, coordination, and tracking of firmware and software updates across network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure).
- The role focuses on executing pre-approved change tasks, performing health verification, and maintaining accurate patch records under the direction of L2 engineers.

Essential Job Functions:

- Coordinate and track network device firmware/software patching activities (Cisco IOS/IOS-XE, Juniper JunOS, Aruba, Palo Alto) as per approved change records.
- Perform pre-patch tasks: verify device backups, confirm maintenance window communications, and validate access.
- Execute standard patching steps (image upload, verify MD5/SHA hash, schedule reload) under L2 supervision.
- Monitor device health post-patching: verify interface states, routing tables, and connectivity.
- Log patch activity and outcomes in ITSM tickets (ServiceNow / Remedy).




- Maintain network device firmware inventory and flag devices with outdated or end-of-support software.
- Communicate maintenance windows to impacted stakeholders and NOC teams.
- Escalate unexpected device failures, routing disruptions, or patching errors to L2 immediately.
- Assist in generating weekly patch compliance reports for the network estate.

Qualifications:

Technical Skills & Knowledge

- Basic understanding of networking fundamentals: OSI model, IP addressing, VLANs, and routing basics.
- Familiarity with Cisco IOS CLI commands (show version, copy commands, reload).
- Awareness of device backup processes (TFTP/SCP configuration backups).
- Basic knowledge of network management systems (SolarWinds, CiscoWorks, or similar).
- Ability to follow detailed step-by-step patching runbooks.
- Understanding of ITSM change management and maintenance window concepts.

Soft Skills & Competencies
- Accurate and methodical with the ability to follow change procedures without deviation.
- Transparent communication skills for coordinating maintenance windows with NOC and application teams.
- Comfortable working in shift and on-call environments, including nights and weekends.
- Ability to escalate issues promptly and accurately when required.

Preferred Certifications




- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- CompTIA Network+
- ITIL 4 Foundation

How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to respond/submit their updated resumes, and for additional job opportunities, please visit Jobs In India – VARITE.

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Experience Level Bonus Referral: 0-2 years INR 5,000 2-6 years INR 7,500 6+ years INR 10,000

About VARITE: VARITE is a global staffing and IT consulting company providing technical consulting and team augmentation services to Fortune 500 Companies in USA, UK, CANADA and INDIA. VARITE is currently a primary and direct vendor to the leading corporations in the verticals of Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardware and Software, Digital Marketing and Media Solutions, Clinical Diagnostics, Utilities, Gaming and Entertainment, and Financial Services.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

VARITE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

📌 Patch Management Analyst (Bengaluru)
🏢 VARITE
📍 Bengaluru