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If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.\nWe are currently seeking a Systems Integration Senior Specialist to join our team in Chennai, Tamil Nādu (IN-TN), India (IN).\nPatch Management & Software Deployment is a senior hands-on technical role within NTT DATA's Enterprise Endpoint Management (EPM) practice. This individual owns the design, execution, and continuous improvement of enterprise patch management and software deployment operations across Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM) and Microsoft Intune for one or more enterprise client accounts.\nAt Grade 9, the engineer operates with a high degree of independence on complex patching and deployment challenges, serves as the L3 escalation point for patch and software deployment issues within the team, and actively contributes to process governance, automation, and junior team development. The role is critical to client patch compliance posture, vulnerability remediation SLA adherence, and software lifecycle discipline across large, diverse endpoint estates.\nKey Responsibilities\nPatch Management - SCCM / MECM\nDesign and govern the end-to-end software update management lifecycle in SCCM - from SUP synchronisation through ADR execution, deployment targeting, and compliance reporting.\nArchitect and maintain WSUS topology - upstream/downstream server configuration, product and classification scoping, synchronisation schedules, and cleanup routines.\nBuild and manage Automatic Deployment Rules (ADRs) for Patch Tuesday, out-of-band, and zero-day update scenarios across tiered deployment ring strategies.\nDefine and enforce maintenance window frameworks across server, workstation, and critical asset device collections aligned to client change management policies.\nManage phased patch deployment pipelines - Pilot, UAT, and Production ring progressions with dwell periods and compliance gates.\nMonitor patch compliance dashboards and produce client-facing SLA compliance reports; drive remediation for non-compliant devices.\nGovern Software Update Point (SUP) health - synchronisation failures, WSUS certificate management, expired update cleanup, and IIS health monitoring.\nManage third-party patch management integration within SCCM where applicable - SCUP, or third-party update catalogue publishing.\nLead post-patch validation activities - confirming deployment success, identifying failed devices, and driving re-deployment or manual remediation workflows.\nPatch Management - Microsoft Intune / Windows Update for Business\nDesign and manage Windows Update for Business (WUfB) update ring policies in Intune for Quality Updates, Feature Updates, and driver update management.\nConfigure and maintain Feature Update policies and Windows 11 readiness targeting for Intune-managed device populations.\nGovern Intune update compliance reporting - identify deferred, failed, and non-compliant devices and drive resolution within SLA.\nManage Expedite Update workflows in Intune for emergency/zero-day patch scenarios requiring accelerated deployment.\nAlign Intune update ring configurations with SCCM co-management patch workload authority assignments to prevent policy conflicts.\nSupport Windows Autopatch readiness assessment and onboarding activities for eligible client environments.\nSoftware Deployment - SCCM / MECM\nLead application and software deployment design in SCCM - MSI, MSIX, EXE, and script-based deployments with accurate detection rules, supersedence chains, and dependency modelling.\nBuild and manage SCCM deployment types, requirement rules, and global conditions for complex multi-platform application targeting.\nDesign and govern phased deployment pipelines for critical software rollouts - piloting, staged production expansion, and rollback capability.\nManage SCCM application catalogue health, deployment monitoring, and failed deployment investigation across client device estates.\nGovern SCCM Distribution Point (DP) content management - content pre-staging, validation, redistribution, and bandwidth throttling for remote site deployments.\nLead software lifecycle management within SCCM - application versioning, supersedence, retirement, and catalogue hygiene.\nSupport Software Metering configuration for licence compliance monitoring and usage reporting.\nSoftware Deployment - Microsoft Intune\nBuild and manage Win32 application deployments in Intune - IntuneWinAppUtil packaging, detection rules, requirement rules, and dependency targeting.\nManage LOB app, Microsoft Store for Business, and MSIX package deployments in Intune with appropriate assignment targeting.\nGovern app deployment monitoring and remediation - resolve installation failures, assignment conflicts, and detection rule mismatches.\nManage Intune app supersedence and update workflows for deployed Win32 and LOB applications.\nSupport PowerShell script and remediation deployment via Intune for configuration enforcement and break-fix automation.\nCompliance Reporting & Vulnerability Remediation\nProduce and maintain patch compliance dashboards in SCCM SSRS, Power BI, or equivalent reporting tooling for client account review.\nIntegrate patch compliance data with vulnerability management outputs (Qualys, Tenable, Defender Vulnerability Management) to drive prioritised remediation workflows.\nMaintain SLA compliance tracking for patch deployment targets - Critical, High, Medium, and Low severity update timelines.\nLead monthly patch reporting packs for client QSR (Quarterly Service Review) inputs and governance reporting.\nIdentify systemic compliance failures - analyse root causes (hardware, connectivity, agent health, exclusions) and drive permanent fixes.\nAutomation & Scripting\nDevelop and maintain PowerShell automation for SCCM patch operations - ADR management, collection membership, compliance queries, and remediation scripts.\nBuild Microsoft Graph API integrations for Intune patch compliance reporting, update ring management, and bulk device operations.\nAutomate WSUS maintenance routines - expired update decline, computer cleanup, and synchronisation health monitoring.\nCreate PowerShell-based deployment health check scripts for post-patch and post-deployment validation.\nDocumentation, Governance & Mentoring\nAuthor and maintain patch management SOPs, runbooks, deployment playbooks, and maintenance window calendars.\nRepresent patch and deployment changes in the client CAB (Change Advisory Board) process - RFC preparation and impact assessment.\nProvide L3 technical guidance and mentoring to Grade 7 and Grade 8 engineers on patch and software deployment operations.\nConduct peer reviews of deployment configurations, ADR setups, and compliance reporting produced by junior team members.\nContribute to EPM practice knowledge base, lessons learned documentation, and internal technical communities.\nRequired Skills\nSCCM / MECM - Patch & Deployment\nSCCM Current Branch - Software Update Management: SUP, WSUS, ADR, Maintenance Windows, Phased Deployments (advanced level)\nApplication deployment - MSI/MSIX/EXE, detection rules, supersedence, dependency modelling, phased rollout\nDistribution Point management - content prestaging, bandwidth throttling, remote DP operations\nSCCM reporting - SSRS built-in reports, custom compliance queries, WQL collection queries\nThird-party patch integration - SCUP or third-party catalogue publishing experience (desirable)\nCo-management - patch workload authority, Intune/SCCM policy conflict avoidance\nMicrosoft Intune - Patch & Deployment\nWindows Update for Business (WUfB) - update rings, Feature Update policies, driver management, expedite workflows\nWin32 app packaging and deployment - IntuneWinAppUtil, detection rules, requirement rules, dependency\nIntune compliance and update reporting - built-in reports, Graph API-based custom reporting\nRemediation scripts and PowerShell deployment via Intune\nIntune co-management alignment - patch workload and policy authority coordination with SCCM\nVulnerability & Compliance Integration\nIntegration of patch compliance with vulnerability management tools - Qualys VMDR, Tenable, or Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management\nSLA-based patch compliance tracking and executive reporting\nPower BI or SSRS for patch compliance dashboard development\nScripting & Automation\nPowerShell - advanced scripting for SCCM patch operations, WSUS maintenance, Intune automation\nMicrosoft Graph API - Intune patch compliance, update ring management, bulk device operations\nWMI/CIM - SCCM device collection queries, patch state interrogation\nPreferred Qualifications\nMicrosoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate (MD-102) - held or in progress\nMicrosoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)\nITIL v4 Foundation\nExperience with Windows Autopatch assessment and onboarding\nFamiliarity with SCCM CMG (Cloud Management Gateway) for internet-based patch management\nExposure to Qualys VMDR, Tenable.io, or Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management integration with SCCM/Intune\nPrior experience delivering patch compliance in regulated environments - ISO 27001, HIPAA, SOX, or PCI-DSS\nExperience Profile\n9-12 years of progressive experience in enterprise endpoint management.\nMinimum 5 years of hands-on SCCM/MECM Software Update Management and application deployment experience.\nMinimum 2 years of Microsoft Intune WUfB and Win32 application deployment experience.\nProven track record managing patch compliance across multi-site enterprise estates of 5,000+ endpoints.\nExperience working in managed services, IT outsourcing, or large enterprise IT delivery models preferred.\nMinimum Education\nB.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related engineering discipline.\nMCA or equivalent postgraduate qualification considered with commensurate experience.\nAbout NTT DATA\nNTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.\nWhenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com, @nttdatafed.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us.\nNTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. 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