Patch Analyst

Are you a Patch Analyst who is looking to join one of the top companies within the

Energy and gas Industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience as a Software Developer?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions is seeking highly qualified candidates to work ON-SITE with our client in San Antonio, TX. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• This position is responsible for distributing patches to company-owned assets, including server and operations systems and all third-party software.
• Responsible for reporting the status of distribution and compliance levels to management.
• Perform activities needed to support client internal control and NERC Audits.
• Assist business areas with the submission of mitigation plans.
• Every second week contact SMEs for Compliance, Siemens, and OSI systems to find out if Security Patches have been released.
• Condense, as necessary, the list of patches to be reviewed at each meeting to save evaluation time.
• Coordinate with the support staff and application owners, to evaluate patches.
• Track and record the dates that security patches were received, assessed implemented, or mitigated.
• Ensure that patching processes are documented accurately, and actions taken are compliant with client policies.
• Utilize automated software tools to evaluate applicable patches and report status.
• Work with SMEs to apply patches to applicable devices consistent with procedures.
• Ensure patch activities are tracked and approved within the configuration management process.
• Ensure operational constraints are respected when conducting patch activities.
• Escalate to IT Management when patches are in danger of missing the deadline or mitigations have been extended.
• Plans, performs, and implements process improvement initiatives, including process modeling and flowcharts.
• Assists with collecting information related to system outages to identify root causes of problems.
• Assist with special reports and projects

Here's what you'll get:

Pay: $58.82 / hr.

Hours: 40 hrs/Week

Length: Temp (12 Months)

Sound like a good fit?

APPLY TODAY

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in a variety of industries around the world, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Excel data manipulation and reporting, Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Application Patch Analyst.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Software Developer.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems Management or Mathematics.
• Experience in support of a technical environment.
• Familiarity with generating automated metrics to measure service
• Understanding of software development lifecycle
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
• Excellent Organizational Skills

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.