What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. macOS Engineer / MDM Specialist position at Reqroute, Inc?
Job title: Senior macOS Engineer / MDM Specialist (L3 Support)
Location: Onsite - Jersey City, NJ
Duration: 06-12 Months contract
Only W2
What are the top 3 skills required for this role?
1. macOS engineering/support
2. MDM platform support (Jamf, Workspace ONE)
3. Apple ecosystem support (ABM, ADE, VPP, Config profiles etc)
Job Description/ Responsibilities
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled macOS Engineer to provide L3 support, drive enterprise-scale MDM administration, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the Apple ecosystem. The role requires deep technical expertise, strong stakeholder collaboration, and the ability to operate effectively in a high-pressure enterprise environment.
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Key Responsibilities
• Act as L3 escalation point for macOS incidents and problems, owning high-severity issues through resolution, including detailed root-cause analysis.
• Administer and optimize Mobile Device Management (MDM) platforms (e.g., Jamf, Workspace ONE) at enterprise scale.
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation to reduce operational overhead, accelerate remediation, and improve endpoint telemetry.
• Collaborate with Security, Networking, and Service Desk teams to standardize solutions, enhance knowledge base content, and uplift L1/L2 capabilities.
• Monitor endpoint fleet health, track KPIs (compliance, patching, incident trends), and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support cross-platform environments, including interface with Windows teams, and provide assistance for VDI/Citrix environments as needed.
• Produce and maintain high-quality documentation, runbooks, and change records; actively contribute to change and release management processes.
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Required Qualifications & Experience
• 5 years of hands-on experience in Desktop Support and macOS engineering.
• 5 years of experience managing MDM platforms (Jamf, Workspace ONE) in large enterprise environments (10,000 devices).
• Strong expertise in the Apple ecosystem, including:
Apple Business Manager (ABM)
Automated Device Enrollment (ADE)
Volume Purchase Program (VPP)
Configuration profiles and policy frameworks
• Advanced troubleshooting skills across:
Networking, Wi-Fi, VPN
Identity/SSO and authentication
Certificates and endpoint security
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and perform under pressure with clear communication.
• Proven stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
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Preferred Skills (Optional)
• Experience with scripting (Bash, Python) for macOS automation.
• Familiarity with security compliance frameworks and endpoint hardening.
Exposure to hybrid enterprise environments (macOS, Windows, VDI).