Systems Engineer- Server VMDR

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence. 

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity. 

Skills and Competencies

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Configuration Manager or Ansible platform
• Strong knowledge of vulnerability management, server patch management processes and industry best practices
• Proficiency using vulnerability management platforms, including Qualys, to track, monitor and support remediation activities
• Experience maintaining and supporting Windows Server environments, with Linux server experience desired
• Ability to validate and troubleshoot configuration baselines, patch deployment issues and server agent-related issues
• Proficiency in data analysis, dashboard monitoring, reporting and communicating remediation status to stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with application and server asset owners
• Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges.
• Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar server patching, vulnerability remediation or systems engineering role
• Relevant certifications in Microsoft Configuration Manager, Ansible, Qualys, PowerShell or related technologies are preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage server patching and vulnerability remediation to help maintain secure, reliable and compliant technology environments.
• Manage and maintain the security baseline of the organization’s server footprint across on-premises and cloud environments
• Develop, implement and manage server patch management processes to support timely application of security patches and updates
• Validate and troubleshoot configuration baselines to help maintain server security, performance and reliability
• Implement and manage vulnerability management processes, ensuring identified vulnerabilities are tracked and remediated promptly
•  Monitor dashboards and reporting tools to analyze patch management and vulnerability remediation data
•  Report on patch compliance and vulnerability remediation status, providing regular updates to management and stakeholders
• Collaborate with information technology, security, application and server asset owner teams to prioritize and close vulnerability-related actions
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency, reliability and remediation outcomes
• Troubleshoot server patching and automation agent issues to support successful deployment of patches and compliance targets
•  Support planned maintenance, vulnerability remediation activities, security initiatives and operational priorities within the assigned shift structure, including occasional weekend support or participation in a rotational on-call program based on business need

About the Team
Our Technology Services team is responsible for maintaining secure, reliable and resilient server environments that support Moody’s business operations. By joining our team, you will contribute to critical vulnerability remediation, patch management and security initiatives across on-premises and cloud platforms, while helping drive efficiency through automation, data-driven insights and the responsible adoption of emerging tools.