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Principal Consultant

NetwovenWilmington, MA🇺🇸United States

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SeniorityLeader
Work modeHybrid
LocationWilmington, MA, United States
Stakeholder ManagementAWSActive DirectoryComplianceProcess ImprovementAzureWindows Server

Job description

Employment Details
  • Engagement Type: Contract / Consulting
  • Duration: 6 Months (Long term contract 1 - 2 year assignment)
  • Schedule: 40 Hours per Week
  • Time Zone: EST Business Hours (Wilmington, MA)
  • Extension: Possible based on project needs and performance
Position Summary
We are seeking a Principal Consultant to lead the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise vulnerability remediation and patch management programs across a global infrastructure landscape.
The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in enterprise systems administration, infrastructure architecture, operational governance, and Microsoft-centric environments. This role requires a hands-on technical leader capable of establishing repeatable processes, coordinating cross-functional remediation efforts, improving security posture, and enabling long-term operational ownership through documentation and knowledge transfer.
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Governance & Program Leadership
  • Establish and maintain enterprise-wide vulnerability management and remediation frameworks.
  • Define infrastructure ownership models and accountability structures across technology domains.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, networking, application, and operational teams to drive remediation activities.
  • Develop governance processes that ensure measurable reduction of risk and operational consistency.
Vulnerability & Patch Management
  • Design and implement enterprise patch management standards and procedures.
  • Develop normal and emergency patching workflows.
  • Establish testing methodologies, pilot rings, rollback procedures, and validation mechanisms.
  • Coordinate vulnerability remediation efforts across servers, endpoints, cloud environments, and enterprise platforms.
  • Monitor remediation progress and track compliance with established SLAs.
Infrastructure Architecture & Operations
  • Provide technical leadership across enterprise infrastructure environments.
  • Assess infrastructure health, operational risks, and modernization opportunities.
  • Support infrastructure lifecycle management and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Ensure alignment between security requirements and operational realities.
Reporting & Executive Communication
  • Develop executive dashboards, scorecards, and operational metrics.
  • Present risk exposure, remediation progress, and program performance to stakeholders.
  • Define KPI and reporting standards supporting leadership decision-making.
Documentation & Knowledge Transfer
  • Create operational runbooks, process documentation, and technical procedures.
  • Conduct training sessions and workshops for internal teams.
  • Deliver formal transition plans to ensure sustainable long-term program ownership.
  • Support continuous process improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure, systems engineering, or systems architecture.
  • Strong experience administering and supporting large-scale Windows-based enterprise environments.
  • Hands-on experience with patch management and vulnerability remediation programs.
  • Experience leading enterprise-wide infrastructure initiatives.
  • Strong knowledge of change management, operational governance, and infrastructure best practices.
  • Experience creating executive-level reports and operational metrics.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Microsoft enterprise technologies.
  • Experience within regulated environments requiring security and compliance oversight.
  • Exposure to cloud infrastructure platforms such as Azure or AWS.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing, operational technology (OT), or hybrid enterprise environments.
  • Microsoft certifications such as MCP, MCSA, MCSE, or equivalent.
  • Experience with vulnerability management tools including Qualys, Tenable, Rapid7, or Microsoft Defender.
Technical Environment
  • Windows Server
  • Active Directory
  • Enterprise Endpoint Management
  • Patch Management Platforms
  • Azure and/or AWS
  • Microsoft Infrastructure Technologies
  • Infrastructure Monitoring & Reporting Tools
  • Change Management Frameworks
Success Metrics
  • Improvement in enterprise patch compliance.
  • Reduction of outstanding critical vulnerabilities.
  • Increased infrastructure ownership accountability.
  • Consistent executive reporting and governance visibility.
  • Successful knowledge transfer to internal support teams.
  • Sustainable operational processes and documentation.

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