Senior Patch Management Specialist

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Patch Management Specialist to join our CASTLE-NET Program team. This is a remote position .

Be a part of an agile team to provide the U.S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) OCIO/G-6 with agile, innovative, customer focused, and cost-effective integrated enterprise IT support services in support of the USACE vision of engineering solutions for the Nation's toughest challenges.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage the patch management process within the CASTLE-NET program
• Ensure desktops, laptops, and remote desktops are up-to-date with patches to mitigate vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with CASTLE-NET policies.
• Working closely with end users, IT, and security teams to provide advanced support, coordinate patch deployment, and maintain consistent practices to minimize impacts on USACE operations.
• Provide technical/management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments.
• Establish goals and plans that meet project objectives.
• Possess domain and expert technical knowledge.
• Direct and control activities and staffing to ensure that technical requirements are met.
• Interaction with senior management.
• Decision-making and domain knowledge may have a critical impact on overall project implementation.
• Deliver world-class IT services and responsive, dependable customer support.
• Exceed the expectations of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) OCIO/G-6 IT end-users.
• Deliver vital solutions and strengthen the IT foundation with secure, innovative, and modernized technological solutions.
• May supervise others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience) in IT, Computer Science, or related field. In lieu of Bachelor's degree, Associate degree +2 years relevant experience, or 4 years relevant experience is acceptable.
• 8+ years of experience in patch management or related IT role.
• Possesses deep understanding of patch management principles and experience with related tools (e.g., Microsoft WSUS, SCCM).
• Proficiency in developing documentation and knowledge of data security best practices is necessary.
• Experience in assessments, audits, and implementing automated patch management solutions is required.
• Must maintain a 8140 IAT Lvl II certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the USACE IT environment, regulatory requirements, and data security best practices are preferred.
• Familiarity with CASTLE-NET IT environment is a plus.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CPMP) are preferred.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must possess a Secret security clearance prior to starting this position.

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.