Sr. Patching and Vulnerability Management Analyst (Hybrid)

Kinder Morgan · Houston, Colorado Springs

What We Are Looking For

Primary Purpose: We are seeking a skilled Sr. Patching and Vulnerability Management Analyst to support enterprise-wide patch management and vulnerability remediation across Windows servers and endpoints. This role operates as part of a collaborative team of SCCM/MECM and security professionals, contributing to the design, optimization, and execution of patching strategies.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, automation skills, and a proactive approach to improving patch compliance and reducing security risk while working closely with peers, security teams, and infrastructure teams. Experience handling zero-day threats, third-party patching, and risk-based prioritization is essential.

About the role:

This role plays an important part in maintaining the organization’s security posture by helping ensure systems are patched, compliant, and protected against emerging threats—working as part of a broader team dedicated to infrastructure reliability and cybersecurity.

What You Will Do

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

SCCM / MECM Engineering & Support

Support the design, maintenance, and optimization of Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM) infrastructure
Monitor SCCM client health and assist in resolving performance and reliability issues
Troubleshoot client, deployment, and update-related issues in collaboration with the team
Contribute to improvements in SCCM architecture, scalability, and performance

Patch Management Operations

Participate in the end-to-end Windows patch lifecycle (assessment, testing, deployment, validation, and reporting)
Execute monthly patch cycles (Patch Tuesday), including support for out-of-band and urgent patching activities
Assist in implementing phased deployment strategies (pilot groups and production rollouts)
Help ensure patch deployments minimize business disruption

Vulnerability Management

Support vulnerability assessment and remediation efforts by analyzing vulnerability data (CVE, CVSS scoring)
Assist in prioritizing remediation activities based on risk and business impact
Partner with cybersecurity teams to align patching activities with threat intelligence
Contribute to reducing exposure to critical and high-risk vulnerabilities

Automation & Process Improvement

Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate routine patching and operational tasks
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes
Support continuous improvement of patch management procedures and standards

Compliance, Auditing & Reporting

Help ensure all endpoints are properly inventoried and compliant with patching policies
Assist with compliance tracking, reporting, and audit support activities
Perform routine validation checks to ensure adherence to security standards

Incident Support & Troubleshooting

Provide support for patch-related incidents and endpoint issues
Troubleshoot failed deployments, update issues, and client health problems
Participate in after-hours support for patching windows or critical issues as needed

Collaboration & Governance

Work within established change management processes
Collaborate with team members, security, and infrastructure teams on patching activities
Contribute to documentation of processes, procedures, and system configurations
Share knowledge and best practices within the team

What You Need

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3–5+ years of experience with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (SCCM/MECM)
Experience supporting enterprise Windows patching environments
Experience handling zero-day and out-of-band patching scenarios
Strong knowledge of:

Windows Server and Windows 10/11
Windows Update processes and troubleshooting

Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation
Experience with:

Vulnerability remediation processes
Risk-based patch prioritization
CVE / CVSS scoring concepts

Solid understanding of:

Active Directory, DNS, DHCP
Networking fundamentals

Strong troubleshooting skills across SCCM and Windows update issues

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Microsoft Intune / Endpoint Manager (co-management)
Familiarity with Vulnerability Management tools
Understanding of hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud)
Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure
Experience with virtualization platforms:

VMware
Hyper-V
Citrix

Experience with alternative patching and endpoint management tools (beyond SCCM) is a plus

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.