IT Patch Analyst

IT Patch Analyst

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with an Oil&Gas Services company in San Antonio, Texas

Job Description:

Pay Rate: $45/hour. Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision under a W-2 Contract-to-Hire agreement.

Hybrid Role

This position is responsible for tracking and executing the distribution of security releases (patches, updates, upgrades) to company-owned infrastructure, including server environments and third-party software.

The role requires independent execution of patch lifecycle activities, maintenance of audit-ready documentation, generation of compliance and operational reports, and adherence to established change management and regulatory processes.

The Patch Analyst supports vulnerability remediation activities and ensures timely escalation when deadlines or compliance risks are identified.

Coordinate with business areas to develop mitigation plans for systems or non-critical releases to be tested and implemented based on patch management strategies.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Track and document security releases from receipt through assessment, implementation, validation, or mitigation, including reporting on SLA adherence for implementation and mitigation deadlines.

Coordinate with relevant teams and application owners to evaluate security releases and schedule implementation activities.

Document service and change requests with appropriate dates and evidence of release assessment, approval, and implementation within configuration management and change control processes.

Monitor mitigation plans and implementation deadlines to ensure policy-aligned extensions and escalate to management when releases are at risk of missing required timelines.

Ensure patch management processes and activities are documented accurately and remain compliant with the company policies and regulatory requirements.

Generate recurring patch compliance and vulnerability remediation reports, including aging reports for open vulnerabilities and mitigation items.

Work with SMEs to apply patches to applicable devices consistent with established procedures, ensuring operational constraints are respected.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Hands-on experience administering or supporting Windows and Linux server environments.

Understanding of software development lifecycle and experience managing patch lifecycle activities.

Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, structured data analysis).

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Experience in regulated critical infrastructure environments.

IT auditing and/or security background.

Cyber vulnerability management experience.

Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools (Tenable/Nessus preferred).

Experience with reporting dashboards or data visualization tools (Power BI preferred).

Note that if you get hired you must undergo a background check, a driving records check and a drug screening