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Senior Apple Platform Engineer
SAIC · Quantico, VA, United States
Quantico, VA, United StatesExp: 7+ yrs160,001-200,000 USD/yearlyRemote
Remuneration
160,001-200,000 USD/yearly
Location
Quantico, VA, United States
Visa sponsorship
Not specified
Job summary
The Senior Apple Platform Engineer role involves designing, implementing, and managing Apple platform infrastructure within a classified government environment. Key responsibilities include deploying and maintaining macOS, iOS, and iPadOS systems, utilizing tools like Jamf Pro and Apple Business Manager, and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards while supporting mission users.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's and nine (9) or relevant years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- US Citizen with Active Top Secret Clearance, able to obtain TS/SCI.
- Minimum of 7 years managing Apple devices in enterprise IT environments.
- Expertise in Apple device management platforms like Jamf Pro.
- Knowledge of Apple security features and their management.
- Experience with large-scale macOS/iOS deployments.
- Ability to secure devices according to compliance requirements.
- Understanding of networking fundamentals related to Apple devices.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage the Apple platform infrastructure (macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS) within a classified, high-security government environment.
- Lead technical initiatives to deploy, configure, and maintain Apple hardware and software at scale.
- Develop and deploy scalable solutions using enterprise management tools such as Jamf Pro and Apple Business Manager.
- Implement compliance frameworks for Apple platforms according to government-mandated policies.
- Maintain lifecycle management of the Apple ecosystem, including updates and security configurations.
- Create customized scripts for automation and configuration management tasks.
- Troubleshoot complex MacOS and iOS issues across cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams for security audits and incident response.
- Document workflows and technical designs for clear communication.
- Monitor Apple device adherence to security policies.
- Stay updated on emerging trends in Apple technologies and compliance requirements.
Skills
BashGatekeeperLinuxmacOSMakeOktaPowerShellPythonSplunkWindows
Certifications
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certificationApple Certified Support Professional (ACSP)Apple Certified IT Professional (ACiT)JAMF Certified AdministratorJAMF Certified Expert
Degrees
Bachelor's
Travel
10% of the time
Security clearance
Top_Secret
Relocation
No