Apex DBA - Manager

As a Patching Engineer will use knowledge of systems and database management products and services to support the IT infrastructure. This role requires the Patch Engineer will be responsible for delivering system & database patching and upgrade services to Global Infrastructure. Patching process documentation will be required. The candidate will also be responsible for interacting with application counterparts on a regular basis and serving as the technology expert on the infrastructure behalf. This service is delivered via remote support and the candidate should be able to work in an independent environment while interacting with other team members remotely. Responsibilities include: Develop and optimize pre- and post- patching process to ensure proper implementation without any outages. Score each patch based on risks & opportunity to prioritize. Identify which patches are more valuable to the organization than others. Coordinate patch schedule with other teams such as patch team, infrastructure management, security operations, governance & risk. Communicate project and operational metrics. Thorough testing of patches in a non-Production environment. Must be able to think ahead to avoid business outages based on the lab results. Able to remediate vulnerabilities. Often, it will require more than patches like changing register values, working with the firewall group. Requires research capabilities with intellectual curiosity to figure out how to remediate vulnerabilities Exposed to diverse IT technologies, naturally, to come up with recommendations to remediate any vulnerabilities in Infrastructure environment, including but not limited to Storage, Network, Security and computing servers and devices. Able to work with product vendors to come up with suitable patch recommendations without risking systems. Assist in the process for vulnerability and patch management ensuring they are compatible with the company's business needs and strategic objectives Review and analyze new requests, work with IT partners, vendors, and business leaders to understand patch management needs; Partner on solutions and recommendations for business initiatives based on application requirements Research, evaluate, develop, design and implement patch remediation designs and standards following industry best practices Develop and implement patch and vulnerability remediation process including package creation, testing and deployment. About State Street Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law. Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers Read our CEO Statement