Hybrid Vulnerability & Patch Management Manager – Hybrid, Connecticut

at Knights of Columbus

• Job title: Vulnerability & Patch Management Manager – Hybrid, Connecticut
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $104,500 - $172,400 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Linux, VMware
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New Haven, United States

About the role

• Manage patching activities and lead a team of technicians for a Catholic fraternal benefit society. Oversee compliance and collaboration with IT and security teams in securing the IT environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in patching activities across diverse platforms including Windows, Linux, and third-party applications.
• Manage and mentor a team of patch management technicians, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.
• Develop and maintain patching schedules, policies, and procedures aligned with security and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate patch deployments and minimize operational impact.
• Monitor patch compliance and vulnerability remediation efforts, producing reports for leadership and audit purposes.
• Evaluate and implement patch management tools and automation strategies.
• Stay informed on emerging threats, vendor advisories, and industry best practices.
• Serve as a point of escalation for patch-related issues and coordinate resolution efforts.
• Support audits and assessments related to patching and vulnerability management.

Requirements

• Proven work experience leading a team providing IT customer support/services
• Proven ability to delegate and motivate staff
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal and listening skills
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong decision-making skills
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Ability to quickly and effectively accept and manage new support initiatives
• Knowledge of distributed/open systems and networking environments associated with data center operations
• Familiarity with Security frameworks and compliance standards, I.e. Nist, CIS, PCI-DSS
• Knowledge of patch management tools, i.e. SCCM, WSUS, Tanium, NinjaOne , etc.
• Life insurance enterprise products: i.e. Ingenium, Life70, IDM, AWD, etc.
• Virtualization products i.e. MS Hyper-V, VMware, etc.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays per year in addition to vacation and paid sick leave
• flexible workweek schedules.
• Certifications, designation, and tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions,
• cash balance retirement plans fully funded by the company.
• Short-term disability and term life insurance fully paid for by the company;
• Up to 12 weeks of childbirth leave under STD policy.
• One week of fully paid parental leave for all new parents, including adoptive and foster parents.
• A variety of health insurance options, including premium-level family coverage and a pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions.
• Long-term disability insurance;
• Dental insurance;
• Vision insurance;
• Health club membership reimbursement;
• Employee Assistance Program