Pontoon Solutions
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Systems Administrator / Patching Coordinator
Location: Chester – 3 days per week
Contract: 12 months
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Systems Administrator / Patching Coordinator to support the coordination and management of server patching and security remediation activity across a large technology environment.
This is not a hands-on technical Systems Administrator role. The successful candidate will have a good general understanding of Windows and Linux environments, combined with strong coordination, communication, and organisational skills.
The role will involve working closely with technical teams, particularly Applied Information Technology (AIT), to understand patching and software deployment requirements, coordinate activity across servers, and ensure required fixes and packages are scheduled and delivered appropriately.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate server patching activity across Windows and Linux environments.
- Manage and schedule servers for patching and security remediation.
- Coordinate the deployment of required fixes, patches, and software packages.
- Work with AIT and other technical teams to understand deployment requirements.
- Translate technical requirements into clear and actionable patching activities.
- Ensure required packages are prepared and scheduled for deployment.
- Monitor and coordinate remediation of server-related security vulnerabilities.
- Maintain awareness of server patching status and outstanding remediation activity.
- Support security reporting relating to servers and patching.
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate records and provide clear written updates on patching activity.
- Coordinate activity across large server estates and ensure work is completed within agreed timescales.
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Technical Environment
The candidate should have a general understanding of:
- Windows Server
- Linux
- Unix/Solaris environments
- Server patching and vulnerability remediation
- Software/package deployment
- Server scheduling and maintenance
- Security and vulnerability reporting
- Patching automation and associated processes
Expert-level technical knowledge is not required. The key requirement is an understanding of how Windows and Linux server environments operate and how patches, fixes, and packages are coordinated and deployed.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in a Systems Administration, Systems Analysis, Patching, or Infrastructure coordination environment.
- Experience working with large numbers of servers or a large-scale infrastructure estate.
- Understanding of Windows and Linux environments.
- Experience coordinating patching, fixes, or software/package deployments.
- Understanding of server-related security vulnerabilities and remediation.
- Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Ability to understand and interpret requests from technical teams.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple activities and deadlines.
- Comfortable working across technical teams without necessarily being the hands-on technical expert.
Ideal Background
Candidates may come from backgrounds such as:
- Systems Administrator
- Systems Analyst
- Infrastructure Analyst
- Patching Coordinator
- Infrastructure Coordinator
- Server Administrator
- IT Operations Analyst
- Vulnerability/Remediation Analyst
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Candidates with experience supporting large server estates would be particularly relevant.
Role Focus
The key distinction is that this role is primarily focused on coordination, scheduling, communication, and remediation management, rather than hands-on server administration.
To Apply
PLEASE APPLY WITH AN UP-TO-DATE CV
Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.
*Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.
We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
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