Patching Analyst

Job Summary

The Patching Analyst position at Maximus supports mission-critical programs across national security, defense, and public service delivery. Key responsibilities include document, track, and report patching activities, produce compliance reports, and ensure operational awareness and coordination.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required. An active Public Trust and/or DHS suitability is preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen without dual citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years supporting IT operations, patch management, vulnerability management, or compliance reporting in an enterprise environment.
• Experience documenting and tracking patching activities through change/release processes.
• Strong understanding of patch compliance reporting, audit artifacts, and remediation tracking.
• Experience producing dashboards, metrics, and compliance reports for operational and audit use.
• Familiarity with IT environments spanning on-premises, cloud, and hybrid platforms.
• Experience maintaining detailed documentation supporting compliance and auditability.
• Experience working within federal IT environments (policies, controls, reporting).

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow) for change, release, and reporting.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management concepts (CVEs, remediation timelines, exceptions).
• Strong written communication skills for compliance documentation and audit support.
• Experience supporting endpoint or user services teams in large-scale environments.

Pay

Annual salary range: $40,000.00 - $70,000.00