Job Title: Mac Endpoint Engineering / Apple Device Management Consultant
Duration: 3-6 Months
Location: Remote
Type: Contract
Project Overview
The client is expanding its end-user computing offerings to include Apple MacBook devices alongside its existing Windows laptop environment. They are seeking a senior consultant to design, build, and operationalize a scalable Mac management platform, including device provisioning, security, deployment standards, application management, and ongoing support processes.
Responsibilities
• Assess the current Windows-centric endpoint management environment and define the strategy for introducing MacBook support.
• Design and implement an Apple device management platform leveraging tools such as Jamf Pro, Microsoft Intune, Kandji, or similar MDM/UEM solutions.
• Establish automated device provisioning, enrollment, configuration, and lifecycle management processes.
• Develop security, compliance, patching, encryption, and endpoint protection standards for macOS devices.
• Implement application deployment, software packaging, self-service portals, and update management processes.
• Create onboarding, support, and troubleshooting procedures for internal IT teams and end users.
• Partner with security, infrastructure, and help desk teams to ensure seamless integration with existing enterprise systems.
• Pilot the solution with a small user group, address gaps, and lead broader rollout efforts.
• Deliver architecture documentation, operational runbooks, and knowledge transfer to internal teams.
Desired Experience
• 5+ years of macOS administration and endpoint engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience implementing and managing Jamf Pro, Kandji, Intune, or other Apple-focused endpoint management platforms.
• Strong understanding of Apple Business Manager (ABM), Automated Device Enrollment (ADE), and macOS security best practices.
• Experience integrating Apple devices with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Okta, VPN, endpoint security, and enterprise collaboration platforms.
• Background designing and deploying enterprise endpoint management solutions at scale.
• PowerShell, Bash, or shell scripting experience for automation is preferred.
• Experience supporting mixed Windows and Mac enterprise environments.
Expected Deliverables
• Mac device management architecture and roadmap.
• Configured MDM/UEM platform.
• Standardized macOS build and security baseline.
• Automated provisioning and application deployment workflows.
• Pilot deployment and production rollout plan.
• IT support documentation and operational handoff.