Description
Patch Management Consultant
Manage and coordinate the patching of over 1500 Windows 2003 servers. Patching activities include but are not limited to research, testing, deployment and remediation for a Windows 2003 environment. The position requires an analytical mindset and ability to process, compare and arrange data from multiple resources. Perform daily manipulation of data using tools such as SQL, Access and Excel to create lists of machines for scheduling and analysis. Scheduling, reporting and communication are a large portion of the responsibilities and basic troubleshooting and understanding of Windows 2003 is needed for remediation purposes. 3 to 4 years hands on experience in a production environment dealing with Windows 2003 Servers in a troubleshooting or management capacity is required.
Required skills:
Microsoft Excel- must have experience with Vlookups, macros and pivot tables
SQL queries- must be able to formulate a query
Microsoft Access
Windows 2003
Some Enterprise Windows XP desktop experience
Must have strong communication skills
Be a quick thinker
High level of confidence
Team player, able to work with different groups
Preferred but not required skills:
VBA
HTML
LANDesk 9.0 (tool used for patch deployment)