Job Title: PMO Security patch Engineer
Location: TORONTO
Duration: Contract (Hybrid)
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of patch management tools (e.g., SCCM, WSUS, Ivanti, BigFix).
- Familiarity with vulnerability management platforms (e.g., Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7).
- Understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix) and application patching.
- Experience with cloud patching (AWS Systems Manager, Azure Update Management).
- Knowledge of security frameworks
- Handson experience in Jira story board, Agile methodology
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Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications: CISSP, CISM, ITIL
- Experience in BFSI or other regulated industries.
- Strong understanding in cybersecurity audit compliance.
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Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Patch Management
- Oversee end-to-end patch lifecycle across servers, endpoints, applications, and network devices.
- Coordinate with IT and application teams to schedule, test, and deploy patches with minimal business disruption.
- Ensure timely remediation of critical vulnerabilities based on severity and compliance requirements.
- Security & Compliance
- Align patch management processes with security standards (e.g., NIST, CIS Benchmarks).
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS, SOX, HIPAA, FFIEC for BFSI).
- Maintain audit readiness and provide evidence for patch compliance.
- Risk & Vulnerability Management
- Collaborate with security teams to prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk assessment.
- Monitor threat intelligence and emerging vulnerabilities to adjust patching strategies.
- Reporting & Metrics
- Develop dashboards and KPIs for patch compliance, vulnerability closure rates, and risk reduction.
- Present program status and risk posture to senior leadership.
- Collaboration
- Work closely with infrastructure, application, and security teams to ensure smooth patch deployment.
- Coordinate with vendors for patch advisories and updates.
Patch management
Security and compliance
Risk and vulnerability management
Reporting and metrics
Exp- 5 plus years
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Pay: $45.00-$55.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
