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This role helps ensure Windows and Linux servers and workstations remain secure, compliant, and current with required operating system and security updates.The engineer works closely with infrastructure, application, security, vulnerability management, and change management teams to resolve patching issues, remediate vulnerabilities, improve compliance, and increase automation across the patching lifecycle.\nKey Responsibilities\nExecute scheduled patching for Windows and Linux servers and workstations across development, test, and production environments.\nDeploy operating system and security updates using Microsoft Configuration Manager (MECM/SCCM), Ansible, PowerShell, Bash, and related automation tools.\nMonitor patch deployments and validate successful installation following scheduled maintenance windows.\nMaintain patching groups, deployment schedules, maintenance windows, and device targeting.\nSupport accelerated patching and remediation of critical and internet-facing vulnerabilities requiring shortened remediation timelines.\nTrack patch compliance and remediation progress against established SLAs, security requirements, and compliance targets.\nIdentify and remediate systems that are: Non-compliant\nMissing required patches\nOffline or unreachable\nExperiencing recurring patch failures\nPending required reboots\nOutside approved maintenance windows\n\nTroubleshoot patching and deployment failures, including client health, connectivity, disk space, installation, reboot, configuration, and dependency issues.\nPerform manual remediation when automated patching is unsuccessful.\nValidate system health and patch compliance following remediation activities.\nProvide patching status, exception, failure, and remediation reporting.\nIdentify recurring patch failures, operational gaps, and opportunities for automation.\nDevelop and support automation using PowerShell, Ansible, Bash, or similar technologies.\nReduce manual patching and remediation activities through standardized and repeatable automation.\nImprove patch deployment success rates and reduce recurring failure conditions.\nMaintain patching documentation, operational runbooks, troubleshooting procedures, and knowledge articles.\nEscalate complex technical issues to senior engineering or platform teams when appropriate.\nRequired Qualifications\n3+ years of experience in systems administration, infrastructure operations, patch management, or a related technical role.\nHands-on experience supporting Windows Server and/or Linux environments.\nExperience with enterprise patch management and automation technologies, including:Microsoft MECM/SCCM\nAnsible\nPowerShell and/or Bash\n\nExperience troubleshooting operating system patching, deployment, and remediation failures.\nUnderstanding of vulnerability management, security remediation, CVEs, and patch compliance concepts.\nWorking knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, networking, server infrastructure, and virtualization technologies.\nExperience working within formal change management and production support processes.\nAbility to analyze patch compliance data, identify remediation priorities, and drive issues to resolution.\nAbility to work independently on Level 2 incidents and remediation activities while appropriately escalating complex issues.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with vulnerability management platforms such as Qualys.\nExperience with ServiceNow for incidents, changes, requests, and remediation tracking.\nExperience developing patching or infrastructure automation.\nExperience supporting large-scale enterprise server and workstation environments.\nFamiliarity with vulnerability remediation SLAs and accelerated patching processes for critical or externally exposed systems.\nUse your skills to make an impact\nThis role is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.\nWork at Home Requirements: To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria: At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is suggested. In certain roles, the minimum recommended internet speed required by Humana may not be sufficient for business needs. Humana reserves the right to require associates to upgrade their internet service if necessary. Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.\nScheduled Weekly Hours\n40Pay Range\nThe compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$80,900 - $110,300 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.Description of Benefits\nHumana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.About us\nAbout Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health - delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com. Equal Opportunity Employer\nIt is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. 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