SC Cleared IT Specialist
Summary: The role of IT Specialist - macOS Expert involves leading the build, configuration, and automated management of a secure MacBook setup for a UK Government department. The position requires a seasoned professional with expertise in macOS and Jamf, responsible for ensuring a seamless tech experience for the team. The contract is for an initial 6 months, with a focus on architecture, proof of concept, production build, and fleet management. Active SC clearance is required for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate proposed device builds, security lockdowns, and enterprise tooling for a fleet of managed MacBooks.
- Lead PoCs for remote device management and automated, scalable provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) via Terraform pipelines.
- Build and configure production instances of tools, ensuring integration with an Identity Provider (IdP) and establishing log feeds to a SIEM system.
- Take ownership of the end-to-end device life cycle (inventory, provisioning, onboarding, and offboarding) while providing high-quality technical support to end-users.
Key Skills:
- Deep, practical knowledge of macOS (both GUI and command line) with proven experience implementing stringent security lockdowns (eg, NCSC or CIS Benchmarks).
- Hands-on experience setting up and managing the full Jamf suite (Pro, Protect, ZTNA, and Connect) across a corporate or regulated enterprise environment.
- Direct experience using Jamf Pro alongside a Terraform provider and CI/CD pipelines to provision Apple devices via code.
- 5+ years of dedicated enterprise experience with the ability to create solutions and roll them out successfully.
- Prior experience in highly regulated environments (eg, Aerospace, Cyber Security, Finance, Telecoms, or wider Government).
Salary (Rate): £675 per day
City: City of Westminster
Country: England
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Role: IT Specialist - macOS Expert
Length: Initial 6-month contract
Day Rate: £675 p/d Inside IR35
Location: London (Fulltime, 5 days per week onsite)
Security Clearance: Active SC clearance
We're supporting a major UK Government department looking for a seasoned IT Specialist to lead the build, configuration, and automated management of a brand-new, secure MacBook setup for the team.
In this role, you will have the full ownership from designing the setup, figuring out the smartest ways to automate everything, and making sure the team has a flawless tech experience.
What you'll do:
- Architecture & Review: Evaluate proposed device builds, security lockdowns, and enterprise tooling for a fleet of managed MacBooks.
- Proof of Concept (PoC): Lead PoCs for remote device management and automated, scalable provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) via Terraform pipelines.
- Production Build: Build and configure production instances of your tools, ensuring integration with an Identity Provider (IdP) and establishing log feeds to a SIEM system.
- Fleet Management & Support: Take ownership of the end-to-end device life cycle (inventory, provisioning, onboarding, and offboarding) while providing high-quality technical support to end-users.
Who you are:
- macOS Expert: Deep, practical knowledge of macOS (both GUI and command line) with proven experience implementing stringent security lockdowns (eg, NCSC or CIS Benchmarks).
- Jamf Master: Hands-on experience setting up and managing the full Jamf suite (Pro, Protect, ZTNA, and Connect) across a corporate or regulated enterprise environment.
- IaC Practitioner: Direct experience using Jamf Pro alongside a Terraform provider and CI/CD pipelines to provision Apple devices via code.
- Autonomy & Drive: 5+ years of dedicated enterprise experience. You are someone who thrives when given a high-level technical objective, creates the solution, tests it, and rolls it out successfully without needing constant direction.
- Background: Prior experience in highly regulated environments (eg, Aerospace, Cyber Security, Finance, Telecoms, or wider Government).
If you want to own this deployment and have the deep macOS and Jamf expertise required to hit the ground running, please message me directly or apply with your updated CV.
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