Linux and OpenShift admin Patch Management Engineer

Job Title : Linux and OpenShift admin Patch Management Engineer Job Location : Jersey City, NJ 07311 (Onsite)Job Duration : Long-term Contract(12+ months)Job Description:Lead the end-to-end patch management and vulnerability remediation lifecycle for Linux servers and OpenShift platforms across enterprise environments. Responsible for patch assessment, testing, deployment, cluster maintenance, compliance reporting, automation, change management, and operational governance while ensuring platform stability, security, and regulatory compliance. Derived from the Linux and OpenShift patch management.Key ResponsibilitiesLinux & OpenShift Patch ManagementLead monthly, emergency, and zero-day patch deployments for Linux servers and OpenShift clusters.Identify, assess, test, validate, and deploy security and infrastructure patches.Perform pre- and post-patch health checks, compliance validation, troubleshooting, and rollback activities.Manage patch deployment schedules, maintenance windows, and remediation tracking.Support automation of patch deployment and post-patch validation processes.Linux AdministrationAdminister enterprise Linux environments and patch management infrastructure.Perform Linux OS patching, manual updates, console management, and patch workflow monitoring.Troubleshoot patch failures, system issues, and post-deployment incidents.Support system hardening, security compliance, and vulnerability remediation initiatives.Maintain operational documentation and deployment records.OpenShift Platform AdministrationManage patching activities for OpenShift clusters using approved enterprise tools.Identify cluster nodes requiring patching and validate patch compatibility with cluster configurations.Execute cluster patch deployments during approved maintenance windows.Monitor cluster health, workload availability, and deployment progress during patch cycles.Conduct post-patching validation and coordinate application/platform verification with stakeholders.Change & Service ManagementDrive Change Management activities, deployment planning, approvals, and maintenance coordination.Collaborate with Cyber Security, Infrastructure, Application, and Platform teams to minimize deployment risks.Coordinate testing, production releases, rollback planning, and implementation reviews.Participate in governance, audit, and compliance reviews.Reporting & GovernanceProduce operational and executive patch compliance reports and dashboards.Track remediation status, patch success rates, exceptions, vulnerabilities, and SLA compliance.Maintain issue logs and monitor failed patch deployments through closure.Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives across Linux and OpenShift operations.Required SkillsExpert-level Linux administration experience (RHEL, Rocky Linux, CentOS, Oracle Linux, Ubuntu).Strong OpenShift administration and platform support experience.Hands-on experience with enterprise patch management and automation tools (Ansible, Satellite, SCCM, Tanium, BigFix or equivalent).Strong shell scripting and automation skills (Bash, Python, Ansible).Deep knowledge of Linux security, vulnerability remediation, and compliance frameworks.Strong understanding of ITIL Change, Incident, Problem, and Release Management processes.Experience supporting mission-critical enterprise environments.Preferred QualificationsRed Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift AdministrationRed Hat OpenShift Administrator CertificationITIL Foundation CertificationSecurity or Vulnerability Management certificationsExperience8+ years of experience in Linux Infrastructure Administration, OpenShift Platform Administration, Patch Management, or Vulnerability Remediation supporting large-scale enterprise environments.Key CompetenciesLinux AdministrationOpenShift AdministrationVulnerability RemediationPatch ManagementCluster Lifecycle ManagementAnsible AutomationPlatform Security & ComplianceChange & Release ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisOperational Governance & ReportingStakeholder ManagementContinuous Improvement & AutomationRegards,Vishwajeet Verma