• Own the full lifecycle of Linux-focused patch coordination for real-time devices across development, test, and production environments. • Plan and execute monthly Linux patch discovery and evaluation cycles, covering kernels, packages, agents, and repository hygiene. • Coordinate quarterly Linux patch deployments, including scheduling maintenance windows, planning rollbacks, and executing validation steps. • Drive artifact creation for compliance audits, including patch evidence, change records, test results, deployment logs, and exception documentation. • Build comprehensive Linux patch test plans and production deployment plans that align with strict client change discipline. • Partner with platform owners to troubleshoot patch failures, investigate root causes, and reduce recurring deployment defects. • Create and execute patch runbooks, test plans, and verification checklists to ensure system integrity.