Systems Engineer - Patch Management/SMS Windows Software FT NYC
Elina
Systems Engineer - Patch Management/SMS Windows Software
New York, New York
Minimum Requirements:
The employee will be responsible for ensuring that all Windows based
systems are updated with the latest Microsoft security patches,
maintain and monitor Symantec Client Security for the enterprise, and
assist with the maintenance of Systems Management Server (SMS). To do
so, the employee will use SMS to manage the packaging, testing,
certification, and deployment of Microsoft security patches worldwide
and to provide reporting on the compliance levels of all Windows based
systems. The employee will also monitor Symantec Client Security (SCS)
for the enterprise to ensure that all clients are running with SCS and
have the latest definitions installed.
Evaluate security patches released by Microsoft for Windows based
systems for all machines worldwide. Determine in conjunction with the
Production Services group if such patches need to be deployed to all
Windows servers and/or workstations.
Create SMS packages for Microsoft security patches. Test & certify
them in conjunction with all the development groups. Once they are
certified by the appropriate groups, schedule to deploy them via SMS
to all relevant systems.
Coordinate the resolution of patching vulnerable systems as identified
by nCircle, on all affected Windows systems.
Provide reports from SMS regarding the number of machines that are not
in compliance with the latest patch levels and resolve any problems
related to the failure of the security updates on those machines.
Act as WSSD liaison for weekly patch management meetings where the
relevance of the security patches to Moody's systems is discussed with
the Production Services representative & other WSSD staff members.
Maintain documented procedures for the patch deployment process.
Maintain and monitor Symantec Client Security. Plan upgrades when
necessary to the latest version. Ensure that all clients are installed
with SCS and are running with the latest definitions.
Provide backup support for maintaining the SMS infrastructure
including the testing, planning, and implementation of upgrades to the
existing SMS infrastructure in conjunction with the lead SMS
administrator.
Create, test, and deploy SMS packages when required to remedy third
party software that have security vulnerabilities as identified by
nCircle scans. Assist with the clean up and maintenance of SMS clients
on all MIS systems to improve the overall success rates of software
deployments.
Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with SMS 2003 / SMS 2.0 for
the administration of SMS, creation of SMS collections, packages, and
advertisements, the use of SUS feature pack and SMS web reports.
Minimum of 3 years of using a packaging tool such as Wise for Windows
Installer and/or Installshield, and Visual Basic or Visual C++.
Minimum of 3 years troubleshooting experience of Win2K Professional
and Server systems.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Systems, or related field.
Technical skills in managing SMS 2003 and troubleshooting Win2K
Professional and Win2K server operating systems are required.
Understanding of Active Directory is required. Candidate must possess
good project management skills, excellent writing and communications
skills.
Pluses: MCSE certifications (Win2K or Windows 2003) and experience
with supporting HP desktop/laptop and server hardware.
If you are interested in the above position, please, make sure you
meet ALL of these requirements and email your resume, salary
requirements and availability to jobsez @ aol.com
Thank you,
Elina
No agents or third party.