Description
The Windows Patching Activity Coordinator will be responsible for the end‑to‑end administration of Windows Server platforms (2012‑2022) and the execution of monthly patching and vulnerability remediation activities. Working in a hybrid model with rotational shifts, the role collaborates closely with business and application teams to schedule maintenance windows, monitor server health, and uphold security standards using SCCM/MECM, WSUS, and Qualys. The coordinator also participates in Incident, Change, and Problem Management processes to maintain high availability and compliance across physical, virtual, and cloud infrastructures.
Responsibilities
- Administer Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022 environments, including installation, configuration, upgrades, and migrations.
- Monitor server health, performance, capacity, and ensure availability across physical, virtual, and cloud platforms.
- Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy objects as part of server infrastructure.
- Plan, schedule, and execute monthly patching cycles using SCCM/MECM, WSUS, and Qualys.
- Perform patch impact analysis, risk assessment, and validate compliance, generating reports for stakeholders.
- Coordinate maintenance windows with business and application teams and handle emergency patch deployments.
- Troubleshoot patch failures, post‑patch issues, and conduct root‑cause analysis for server incidents.
- Drive vulnerability remediation based on Qualys scans and enforce server hardening/security best practices.
- Participate in Incident, Change, and Problem Management processes and maintain audit‑ready documentation.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands‑on experience administering Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022.
- Strong expertise with SCCM/MECM and WSUS for patch deployment.
- Proven experience in Windows Patch Management and vulnerability remediation using Qualys.
- Valuable working knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
- Familiarity with PowerShell scripting for automation (preferred).
- Exposure to VMware or Hyper‑V virtualization environments (preferred).
- Understanding of Incident, Change, and Problem Management processes (ITIL knowledge a plus).
- Ability to perform impact analysis, risk assessment, and generate compliance reports.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills for working with cross‑functional teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
📌 Windows - Patching Activity Coordinator (Pune)
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