Role Description
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Linux Patch & Vulnerability Management Engineer responsible for managing enterprise Linux server patching, vulnerability remediation, and security compliance activities.
The role involves planning, testing, deploying, and validating operating system patches while ensuring system stability, security compliance, and operational excellence across the Linux infrastructure estate.
Job Mode:Remote
Shift : 5 PM to 2 AM
Key Responsibilities
Linux Server Administration
• Maintain and support Linux servers, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and related distributions.
• Manage repositories, package configurations, and operating system baselines.
• Install, upgrade, and troubleshoot operating system patches and packages.
• Resolve package dependencies and conflicts.
• Perform planned server reboots and system maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues arising from patch deployments.
• Validate application and operating system health following patch implementation.
• Provide technical documentation and evidence for compliance and audit requirements.
Patch Management
• Develop monthly and quarterly patch management plans.
• Review vendor security advisories and released patches.
• Identify applicable patches for server groups and environments.
• Coordinate patch testing and validation before production deployment.
• Create patch deployment schedules and maintenance plans.
• Deploy patches using enterprise tools such as Ansible, BigFix, Satellite, or similar platforms.
• Monitor patch deployment success, failures, and exceptions.
• Coordinate maintenance windows with infrastructure and application teams.
• Troubleshoot failed patch installations and deployment issues.
• Perform post-patch validation and system health checks.
• Track patch compliance and remediation metrics.
• Generate patching, compliance, and deployment reports.
• Escalate systems that cannot be patched within defined time
📌 Linux Patch (Chennai)
🏢 UST
📍 Chennai