Patch Orchestration Specialist - Financial Services

Patch Orchestration Specialist - Financial Services

The location of the role is Knutsford (hybrid working).
The duration of the contract is 6 months.
The pay rate on offer is £450 - £500 per day (via Umbrella, inside IR35).

Role Description
We are seeking a skilled Patch Orchestration Specialist with experience in financial services to lead automated patching across complex IT environments. This role ensures system security, reliability, and performance through efficient patch deployment and orchestration.

Key accountabilities of the role

• Design and manage automated patch workflows across Linux, UNIX, and virtualized environments.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to ensure secure and timely patching.
  
• Integrate patching with containerized platforms (Docker, Kubernetes) and dashboarding tools (Grafana, BI solutions).
• Develop APIs and system interfaces to support orchestration and reporting.
• Analyze patch data to identify trends, risks, and performance impacts.
• Maintain dashboards and documentation for compliance and audit readiness.
• Support server and system administration, including integration with software development pipelines.

Key skills and experience

• Experience in patch management, system administration, and IT operations.
• Strong knowledge of Linux, UNIX, virtualization, and containerization.
• Proficiency in Python, PHP, and web development.
• Familiarity with BI tools, Grafana, and data visualization.
• Background in data analysis, statistics, and mathematics.
• Experience in financial services IT environments is essential.