Patch Compliance Lead Architect - Manager - US

CirrusLabs

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
We are CirrusLabs . Our vision is to become the world's most sought-after niche digital transformation company that helps customers realize value through innovation. Our mission is to co-create success with our customers, partners and community. Our goal is to enable employees to dream, grow and make things happen. We are committed to excellence. We are a dependable partner organization that delivers on commitments. We strive to maintain integrity with our employees and customers. Every action we take is driven by value. The core of who we are is through our well-knit teams and employees. You are the core of a values driven organization.You have an entrepreneurial spirit. You enjoy working as a part of well-knit teams. You value the team over the individual. You welcome diversity at work and within the greater community. You aren't afraid to take risks. You appreciate a growth path with your leadership team that journeys how you can grow inside and outside of the organization. You thrive upon continuing education programs that your company sponsors to strengthen your skills and for you to become a thought leader ahead of the industry curve.You are excited about creating change because your skills can help the greater good of every customer, industry and community. We are hiring a talented J ob Title >to join our team. If you're excited to be part of a winning team, CirrusLabs ( http://www.cirruslabs.io ) is a great place to grow your career.About the OpportunityWe are a premier technology consultancy supporting one of the world's most recognized Fortune 50 enterprise technology organizations. As part of a critical and high-impact initiative, we are seeking an experienced Security Compliance Architect to lead a major effort in improving workstation patch compliance and reducing enterprise vulnerability risk.This long-term opportunity is ideal for a candidate with deep experience in endpoint security, patch management, and vulnerability remediation in large-scale enterprise environments. Candidates from major U.S.-based consulting, audit, or enterprise technology organizations are especially encouraged to apply.This is a remote position with a preference for candidates located in the Southeastern United States, to align with project collaboration and time zone support.Role SummaryAs the Security Compliance Architect, you will serve as a strategic leader in driving patching and remediation for a U.S.-based enterprise workstation environment that includes 200,000+ Windows and Linux endpoints. The current compliance posture requires significant uplift, with a large volume of vulnerabilities that must be assessed, prioritized, and remediated. You will work with technical teams and stakeholders to define a roadmap, architect automation solutions, and report on remediation progress to senior leadership.You will also guide the organization through a transition from SCCM to Microsoft Intune, aligning with modern endpoint management standards.Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the strategic design and execution of patching and remediation activities across 200,000+ workstations (Windows, Linux, virtual, and physical)
  • Develop prioritized remediation strategies based on data from Qualys and other security scanning platforms
  • Guide and optimize use of enterprise tools such as SCCM, Microsoft Intune, Autopatch, and Cloudpatch
  • Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement automation frameworks and streamline patch deployment
  • Report on compliance status and key metrics to senior technology leadership; refine dashboards and KPIs as needed
  • Oversee the transition from SCCM to Microsoft Intune, contributing to future-state endpoint strategy
  • Evaluate and introduce opportunities to apply AI and automation tools to further accelerate compliance efforts
  • Serve as a trusted technical advisor across multiple teams including IT security, compliance, and operations
Required Qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in endpoint security, patching, or vulnerability management in large-scale enterprise environments
  • Deep familiarity with SCCM, Microsoft Intune, Autopatch, MEC (Monthly Enterprise Channel), and Qualys
  • Experience with both Windows and Linux operating environments
  • Strong scripting experience (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation of patching and reporting workflows
  • Demonstrated success driving remediation of large-scale vulnerability backlogs
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to senior technology and compliance stakeholders
  • Background working in matrixed, cross-functional enterprise environments
  • Familiarity with reporting, dashboards, and patch compliance metrics
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working for or consulting with Big 4 firms, large-scale consultancies, or global enterprises
  • Knowledge of GenAI and its potential application to vulnerability analysis and remediation
  • Experience aligning remediation efforts with GRC frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)
  • Familiarity with other patching tools such as BigFix, Cloudpatch, or equivalent platforms
  • Experience managing transitions from legacy endpoint tools to modern cloud-native platforms
Why Join Us?
  • Lead a high-priority, enterprise-wide initiative with direct visibility to executive leadership
  • Partner with a world-class consultancy delivering transformational IT and cybersecurity solutions
  • Shape the future of endpoint compliance for one of the most respected enterprise environments in the world
  • Long-term opportunity with remote flexibility and strong preference for Southeastern U.S. candidates
  • Engage with modern cloud tooling, AI, and automation at scale

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