International Turnkey Systems - ITS
Website:
its.ws
Job details:
We are looking for Infrastructure Patch Engineer to work remotely for a well-known Bank in Bahrain. The Infrastructure Patch Engineer will be responsible for executing controlled patch deployments across Windows servers, Windows 10/11 endpoints, Linux distributions (Red Hat, Ubuntu, Amazon Linux), MSSQL databases, and approved third-party applications. This role ensures patch validation, rollback readiness, and troubleshooting of deployment failures while maintaining operational records and compliance reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Deploy approved patches for Windows servers, Windows 10/11 endpoints, Red Hat Linux, Ubuntu and Amazon Linux assets using IT MGMT provided tools.
- Perform MSSQL database patching limited to Microsoft available patches, with validation restricted to basic service sanity unless otherwise agreed.
- Patch approved web application components and third-party end-user applications in scope, including Java, .NET, Apache, Office, Adobe and WinZip.
- Perform pre-patch and post-patch checks covering system health, service status, patch installation evidence and basic connectivity as per agreed SOPs.
- Execute patch rollback activities when approved and required, including coordination with incident, application, database and infrastructure teams.
- Support emergency patch deployment following customer notification and change governance requirements.
- Investigate patch deployment failures and perform manual patching on rare occasions where automated deployment fails.
- Support Defender/AV patch management by reporting update status and pushing signature/update files where technically feasible through approved mechanisms.
- Maintain operational records, patch evidence, failure logs, rollback notes and weekly/monthly reporting inputs.
- Participate in CAB/TAB preparation, maintenance-window planning and weekend/post-business-hours production patching activities as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in infrastructure patching and system administration.
- Hands-on expertise with patch management tools (SCCM/MECM/WSUS or equivalents).
- Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, MSSQL patching, and third-party application updates.
- Experience in troubleshooting patch failures and executing rollback procedures.
- Familiarity with ITIL processes, CAB/TAB governance, and change management workflows.
Key Skills
- Windows Server Administration
- Windows 10/11 Endpoint Patching
- Active Directory
- SCCM / MECM / WSUS or Equivalent Tools
- PowerShell
- MSSQL Patch Management
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu and Amazon Linux
- Yum / DNF / APT
- Shell Scripting
- AV/Defender Update Support
- Patch Rollback and Troubleshooting
- Change Management and Operational Documentation
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