Description
Lead Mac and Jamf Engineer
We are currently recruiting for Lead Mac and Jamf Engineer for our client who are are a British publishing, Business Intelligence and exhibitions group. This contract will be for an initial 4 months working from home however the successful candidate may be required to be on site in Blackfriars infrequently during the contract.
Responsibilities
- Implementation, maintenance, administration, and configuration of the enterprise Jamf cloud environment
- Developing and maintaining Mac deployment automation architecture, design, migration, and troubleshooting using Apple Business Manager and Jamf
- Packaging of MacOS applications and deploy to the Mac estate
- Upgrading and updating MacOS and third-party applications to the latest versions
- Contribute to the development and implementation of industry best practices and standards covering Mac technology
- Engage and ensure any security changes or initiatives that might have Mac and Jamf related impacts are evaluated
- Analyse, understand, identify technical problems, and document appropriate solution. Actively pursue mechanisms from preventing issues re-occurring and use automation where possible
- Play an active role in EUC team Agile Scrum process
- Create Mac compliance reports using both inbuilt Jamf reporting and Jamf API technologies
- Lead on acquisitions and divestures projects related to Mac devices
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of prior experience supporting and managing Macs in an enterprise environment using Jamf Cloud
- Knowledge of Low-level debugging and troubleshooting Macs
- Familiarity with all recent releases of MacOS (High Sierra, Mojave, Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey) features, patching, upgrades, etc.
- In-depth knowledge and expertise using and managing Jamf Cloud policies and Configuration profiles.
- Familiarity with various tools to assist in the deconstruction and rebuilding installer packages
- Proficiency with various Scripting languages and with automation mindset
- An in-depth understanding of the MacOS provision using Automated Enrolment/DEP
- Experience in working with third-party vendors (Apple, Jamf, various security vendors)
- The ability to clearly communicate with team members, support teams and the end user community. Provide training/knowledge transfer where applicable
- Ability to operate as part of a small team, but be motivated to self-manage personal deliverables
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy or maternity or age