Job Summary
Mac Build and Deployment Engineer
Key Responsibilities
Design, engineer, and maintain standardised macOS build and deployment solutions that support secure, reliable, and scalable endpoint delivery across the organisation. • Own the end-to-end lifecycle of Mac devices, including provisioning, automated enrolment, configuration, policy enforcement, software deployment, patching, refresh, and retirement processes. • Administer and optimise enterprise mobility and device management platforms such as Jamf Pro, Microsoft Intune, Kandji, or equivalent solutions for Apple device management. • Develop, test, and maintain macOS packaging, scripting, and automation solutions to improve build consistency, reduce manual intervention, and enhance user experience. • Configure and support Apple Business Manager, Automated Device Enrolment, and application distribution models to enable efficient zero-touch deployment. • Establish and maintain secure baseline configurations for macOS devices in alignment with organisational security standards, compliance requirements, and operational policies. • Plan and execute operating system upgrades, security updates, and application deployment schedules with minimal disruption to business operations. • Investigate and resolve complex build, deployment, configuration, and post-deployment issues affecting Mac devices, operating systems, and associated enterprise services. • Collaborate with information security teams to implement endpoint hardening, compliance monitoring, certificate-based authentication, and integration with security tooling. • Partner with infrastructure, identity, networking, and support teams to ensure Mac endpoints integrate effectively with enterprise services such as Entra ID, VPN, Wi-Fi, email, productivity suites, and access management platforms. • Create and maintain technical standards, deployment procedures, operating documentation, knowledge articles, and support runbooks to ensure service continuity and operational efficiency. • Monitor deployment performance, endpoint health, policy compliance, and platform adoption metrics, and recommend improvements based on operational insights and emerging best practices. • Contribute to project delivery, platform upgrades, technology evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives related to end-user computing and Apple endpoint management
Skill Requirements
Proven experience in macOS administration, endpoint engineering, or enterprise device deployment within a corporate or managed services environment. • Strong hands-on experience with Apple device management platforms such as Jamf Pro, Microsoft Intune, Kandji, Workspace ONE, or comparable enterprise mobility solutions. • Solid understanding of Apple Business Manager, Automated Device Enrolment, volume purchasing and application distribution models, and modern macOS management practices. • Experience creating and maintaining scripts and automation using Bash, Shell, Python, or similar technologies to support deployment and operational efficiency. • Practical knowledge of macOS application packaging, software deployment methodologies, patch management, and operating system lifecycle management. • Experience integrating Mac devices with identity and access management services such as Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Active Directory, or other enterprise authentication platforms. • Good understanding of endpoint security controls, compliance enforcement, encryption, certificate management, conditional access, and device hardening standards. • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues across endpoint devices, operating systems, configuration policies, and enterprise integrations. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical documentation and work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Other Requirements
Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting large-scale or globally distributed Mac environments with standardised engineering and operational practices. • Knowledge of endpoint engineering frameworks, infrastructure automation, or CI/CD concepts relevant to packaging, testing, and deployment workflows. • Familiarity with networking fundamentals, Wi-Fi and VPN configuration, certificate-based authentication, and secure enterprise connectivity for managed endpoints. • Exposure to security and compliance frameworks that influence endpoint configuration and control standards in regulated environments. • Relevant certifications such as Jamf Certified Tech, Jamf Certified Admin, Apple platform certifications, or other endpoint management credentials