• Vulnerability Remediation and Patching Support…

    Link Solutions Inc (Adelphi, MD)


    Link Solutions, Inc. delivers reliable and effective Information Technology services to government clients in support of critical mission needs. Delivering a broad range of Infrastructure Operations, Application Development, Cybersecurity, Virtualization, Cloud and Mobility services.

     

    If you’re looking for a technology company that values innovation, with a vision toward the future of the technology landscape, look no further than Link Solutions! Link is quality and compliance-focused, under our guiding philosophy “Mission First, Customer Always".

     

    We are ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2018, ISO 27001:2013 certified and appraised for CMMI ML3 for Services and Development.

     

    Link Solutions is seeking a Vulnerability Remediation and Patching Support Lead to join our team at Adelphi, MD.

     

    + Must be a US Citizen

    + DoD Secret Clearance required

    + Non-remote (relocation incentive available)

     

    The Vulnerability Remediation and Patching Support Lead will be responsible for overseeing the management of patch deployment and vulnerability mitigation in accordance with DoD and ARL IT policies at the Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, MD.

    Job Responsibilities:

    + Perform enterprise-wide vulnerability scanning, assessment, and remediation.

    + Coordinate and execute OS and third-party software patching across Windows, Linux (RHEL), and macOS platforms.

    + Maintain and apply Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) compliance baselines to all managed systems.

    + Document and report on remediation progress, ticket closure, and mitigation activities to cybersecurity leadership.

    + Work closely with system administrators to ensure minimal service disruption during patching and remediation.

    + Implement automation tools and scripts to streamline patch management and reduce response times.

    + Monitor patch release cycles, evaluate impact, and prioritize updates based on CVSS and mission-criticality.

    + Support remediation audits and inspections by ensuring all systems are documented, compliant, and up to date.

    + Maintain detailed logs and dashboards tracking patch status, exceptions, and vulnerability risk levels.

     

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

     

    + Must be a US Citizen.

    + Must be able to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance.

    + MS or BA/BS in computer sciences or information technology with two (2+) additional years of experience.

    + Ten (10+) years of relevant experience working in an IT or Service Desk environment.

    + IAT Level II Certification equivalent or higher per DoD 8570/DoD 8140 (CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, etc.).

    + Must obtain a computing environment certification within 6 months of hire.

    + Strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity compliance requirements and tools (STIGs, SCAP, RMF).

    + Demonstrated experience with patching tools (e.g., WSUS, SCCM/MCEM, Red Hat Satellite, JAMF, or Ansible).

    + Ability to manage complex remediation plans across a heterogeneous IT environment.

    + Experience writing and modifying automation scripts (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python).

    + Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Tenable.sc/Nessus, Qualys, OpenSCAP).

    Preferred:

    + Active Secret Clearance.

    + Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) v4 certification

    + Platform-specific certifications preferred (e.g., RHCSA, MCSA, MCP)

    + Experience with incident management within the ServiceNow Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) platform.

    + Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

    + Experience creating and modifying documentation for technical processes and procedures.

    + Experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.

    + A problem solver and troubleshooter who thrives in resolving complex problems.

    + Strong self-starter requiring minimal supervision.

    + Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.

    + Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

     

    Link Solutions Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to include paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, company-paid long and short-term disability, life insurance, referral bonuses, relocation incentive program, certification reimbursement program, retirement, and more.

     

    Link Solutions, Inc. is an EOE. AA/M/F/D/V. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.