Systems Engineer, Patch Management (12 month contract)
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About the Role
TMX Group is seeking a Systems Engineer for a 12-month contract to architect, test, and execute enterprise-wide software updates and security patches. The role requires expertise in patch management tools (WSUS, Red Hat Satellite), automation (Ansible, Terraform), and cross-platform systems (Windows, Linux, VMware).
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Proactively assess and prioritize system vulnerabilities and security threats
- Orchestrate end to end execution of OS and application level patching across hybrid environments
- Lead rigorous pre deployment validation protocols in staging environments
- Architect and operationalize automated deployment frameworks using IaC principles
- Monitor security compliance and patch efficacy, synthesizing data into actionable insights
- Facilitate rapid incident response and mitigate post deployment anomalies
- Establish and maintain robust technical documentation and operational standards
Requirements
- Degree or equivalent practical experience in computer science/engineering
- 5+ years of progressive system administration experience
- Expert knowledge of WSUS and Red Hat Satellite
- Proven track record in IaC using Terraform and Ansible Automation Platform
- Strong technical depth in Windows Server, Linux (RedHat), and VMware
- Hands on experience with monitoring and logging ecosystems (Splunk, Grafana)
- Strategic experience applying Generative AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude)
- Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and communication skills
Full Job Posting
Overview
- TMX Group is seeking a Systems Engineer for a 12 month contract to join the Infrastructure Systems Engineering team.
- The role involves architecting, testing, and executing enterprise wide software updates and security patches across diverse platforms.
- The ideal candidate brings a commitment to automation, programmatic solutions, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
Key Accountabilities
- Strategic Vulnerability Management: Proactively assess and prioritize system vulnerabilities and security threats.
- Lifecycle Patch Management: Orchestrate end to end execution of OS and application level patching across hybrid environments.
- Quality Assurance & Validation: Lead rigorous pre deployment validation protocols in staging environments.
- Automated Infrastructure Scaling: Architect and operationalize automated deployment frameworks using IaC principles (e.g., PowerShell, Ansible).
- Regulatory Compliance & Analytics: Monitor security compliance and patch efficacy, synthesizing data into actionable insights.
- Operational Resilience & Incident Response: Facilitate rapid incident response and mitigate post deployment anomalies.
- Technical Governance & Standardization: Establish and maintain robust technical documentation and operational standards.
Must Have(s)
- A degree or equivalent practical experience in computer science/engineering, with 5+ years of progressive system administration experience.
- Expert knowledge of enterprise patching tools, specifically WSUS and Red Hat Satellite.
- Proven track record in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and platform modernization utilizing Terraform and Ansible Automation Platform.
- Strong technical depth in Windows Server, Linux (RedHat), and VMware environments.
- Hands on experience with monitoring and logging ecosystems, such as Splunk Observability/Cloud and Grafana.
- Strategic experience applying Generative AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude) to optimize code development and streamline operational workflows.
- Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and executive level written and verbal communication skills.
Nice to Have(s)
- Experience working with Kubernetes
- Experience working with Citrix
- Public cloud infrastructure experience, ideally AWS
Salary Range
- CAD 110/hour CAD 120/hour CAD. Salary offered may vary based on relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
Work Location & Schedule
- Hybrid (2 3 days in office) based in Toronto, ON.
- 12 month contract.
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