macOS Enterprise Architect (or) Apple Platform Architect (or) macOS Endpoint Architect (or) Enterprise Mobility Architect Apple/macOS
Posted 1 week ago by 1751007359
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The role of macOS Enterprise Architect involves leading the strategy and planning for Apple macOS endpoints within a multi-tenant operating model for a Fortune 50 enterprise technology organization. This position requires extensive experience in macOS enterprise management and collaboration across various IT and cybersecurity teams. The architect will focus on endpoint policy standardization, software distribution, and identity management specific to the Apple ecosystem. The role is remote and emphasizes a strategic yet hands-on approach to enterprise mobility architecture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the strategy, planning, and lifecycle enablement for Apple macOS endpoints.
- Focus on tenant ownership, endpoint policy standardization, patching, and software distribution.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity, infrastructure, identity, and GRC stakeholder teams.
- Manage macOS enterprise management using platforms such as JAMF, Intune, and Entra ID.
- Support tenant transitions or mergers involving Apple endpoints.
- Implement macOS hardening techniques and compliance benchmarks.
- Utilize scripting and automation capabilities for operational efficiency.
Key Skills:
- 8+ years of experience in macOS platform engineering or architecture in enterprise environments.
- Hands-on experience with JAMF Pro, ABM, Intune, and certificate lifecycle management.
- Expertise in Apple device provisioning and modern authentication models.
- Knowledge of macOS hardening techniques and compliance benchmarks.
- Strong communication skills for interfacing across IT, cyber, and operations leadership.
- Scripting and automation capabilities (e.g., Bash, Python, Swift).
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Role: macOS Enterprise Architect (or) Apple Platform Architect (or) macOS Endpoint Architect (or) Enterprise Mobility Architect Apple/macOS Position: Remote Experience:12 years Contract: Long-term
Job Description:
This is a strategic and technically hands-on role focused on tenant ownership, endpoint policy standardization, patching, software distribution, identity management, and tool integration specific to the Apple ecosystem. The ideal candidate will possess deep experience with macOS enterprise management across platforms such as JAMF, Intune, and Entra ID, and will demonstrate the ability to collaborate across cybersecurity, infrastructure, identity, and GRC stakeholder teams.
- 8+ years of experience in macOS platform engineering or architecture in enterprise environments
- Proven hands-on experience with JAMF Pro, ABM, Intune, and certificate lifecycle management
- Expertise in Apple device provisioning, PreStage profiles, and modern authentication models
- Knowledge of macOS hardening techniques and compliance benchmarks (e.g., CIS, FileVault, Gatekeeper)
- Experience supporting tenant transitions or mergers involving Apple endpoints
- Scripting and automation capabilities (e.g., Bash, Python, Swift)
- Strong communication skills and comfort interfacing across IT, cyber, and operations leadership
- Shape
- Experience leading tenant/domain transition projects in a large enterprise
- Familiarity with tools such as AutoPkg, Munki, Nudge, and Extension Attributes
- Experience working with Apple and Mac hardware vendors for enterprise integration
- Exposure to enterprise posture tools such as Prisma Cloud or workflow platforms like ServiceNow
- Knowledge of cross-platform endpoint strategy in hybrid environments (e.g., SCCM, Windows Autopilot)