Patch Management Consultant (Windows & Linux)

About the role

Accenture is looking for a Patch Management Consultant in Sydney to help maintain the security, compliance and stability of large-scale infrastructure environments. You will work across Windows and Linux platforms, coordinating patch deployments, supporting vulnerability management and partnering with security and infrastructure teams. The role is based in the Sydney office and is open to Australian citizens with an active security clearance.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate patch deployments across Windows, Linux and third-party applications.
• Manage and support MECM/SCCM, WSUS and Red Hat Satellite environments.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and remediate patching and deployment issues.
• Support vulnerability remediation and compliance initiatives.
• Work closely with infrastructure, security and operational teams.
• Drive automation, process improvement and patching best practices.

Required profile

• Experience supporting patch management in enterprise environments.
• Australian citizenship with an active security clearance.
• Willingness to work all 5 days from the Sydney office, including shifts and on-call availability for after-hours deployments and incident response.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and/or Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Experience with MECM/SCCM, WSUS or Red Hat Satellite.
• Understanding of vulnerability management and security patching practices.
• PowerShell or scripting skills highly regarded.

What we offer

• 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Long and short-term career break opportunities.
• Structured career development program and local and international career opportunities.
• Certified Family Inclusive Workplace and flexible work arrangements.
• Progressive Employee Benefits covering health, wellbeing and leave options.