Vulnerability & Patch Management Analyst

TEKsystems
$40.00 - $50.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Indiana, Indianapolis
Jul 24, 2025
Description The Vulnerability and Patch Management Analyst will play a pivotal role in establishing, maturing, and operationalizing our vulnerability and patch management programs. This individual will be responsible for identifying, assessing, tracking, and facilitating the remediation of security vulnerabilities across our IT infrastructure. A key focus of this role will be the development of robust processes, procedures, and clear Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with internal teams to ensure timely and effective remediation efforts. Key Responsibilities: * Design, develop, implement, and continuously improve vulnerability and patch management processes, procedures, and workflows from discovery to remediation and verification. * Establish clear ownership and accountability for vulnerability remediation across different IT teams (e.g., Infrastructure, Applications, Security). * Develop and implement a comprehensive patch management strategy, including a patching schedule, testing procedures, and rollback plans. * Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics for the vulnerability and patch management programs. * Collaborate with various IT teams (e.g., system administrators, developers, network engineers, cloud operations) to define, negotiate, and establish realistic and effective Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for vulnerability remediation and patch deployment. * Monitor adherence to established SLAs and report on compliance. * Facilitate regular meetings with stakeholders to review SLA performance, discuss challenges, and identify areas for improvement. * Manage vulnerability scanning software. * Analyze scan results, identify false positives, prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk (CVSS score, exploitability, business impact), and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders. * Track the status of identified vulnerabilities from discovery to closure, ensuring all remediation activities are documented. * Research and understand new vulnerabilities, exploits, and attack vectors, providing recommendations for mitigation. * Coordinate with IT operations teams to ensure timely and effective deployment of security patches and updates across all systems. * Monitor patch deployment success rates and identify any failures or issues. * Develop and maintain dashboards and reports illustrating the organization's vulnerability and patching posture. * Act as a subject matter expert for vulnerability and patch management, providing guidance and support to other teams. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Indianapolis,IN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2025. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.