Senior Systems Administrator (macOS)
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 112000 - 179000
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Administrator Apple macOS to manage secure and optimize enterprise Apple environments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in macOS administration enterprise device management and Apple ecosystem integration. This role ensures seamless user experience strong security posture and reliable operations for macOS and iOS devices across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
macOS Engineering & Administration
- Administer deploy and manage macOS devices in a largescale enterprise environment.
- Configure and maintain macOS profiles policies and security baselines.
- Integrate macOS with enterprise services (Active Directory/LDAP Exchange identity platforms cloud storage).
- Support macOS hardware and OS lifecycle management including testing and evaluation of new releases.
Software Deployment Updates & Security
- Deploy software patches and security updates across macOS endpoints.
- Ensure compliance with security policies regulatory requirements and corporate IT standards.
- Implement secure configuration baselines and hardening standards for macOS and iOS devices.
MDM & Automation
- Build maintain and administer Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions (Jamf Pro Intune).
- Develop deploy and maintain custom scripts policies and configuration profiles (shell scripting AppleScript Python Automator Launchd).
- Automate provisioning onboarding and configuration workflows.
Troubleshooting & Advanced Support
- Troubleshoot complex macOS issues involving hardware software networking authentication and security.
- Diagnose interoperability issues across macOS iOS and iPadOS devices.
- Install configure and support MacBooks iPads and iPhones.
Documentation & Collaboration
- Maintain documentation standard operating procedures and knowledge base articles.
- Collaborate with security networking and application teams to ensure seamless integration and support.
- Participate in crossplatform initiatives involving hybrid Mac/Windows environments.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in IT Computer Science or related field and 8 years of experience. 4 years of additional experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- 5 years of macOS systems administration experience in an enterprise environment.
- Strong experience with Apple device management solutions (Jamf Pro Intune or similar).
- Proficiency with macOS deployment imaging and configuration tools.
- Experience troubleshooting macOS iOS and iPadOS hardware/software interoperability issues.
- Experience imaging configuring deploying and supporting MacBooks iPads and iPhones.
- Strong scripting and automation skills (AppleScript Shell Python Automator Launchd).
- DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g. Security).
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) or Apple Certified IT Professional (ACiT).
- Experience managing hybrid Mac and Windows environments.
- Knowledge of enterprise software packaging and deployment for macOS applications.
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
EEO
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Computer Science
- Active Directory
- Computer information Technology
- PowerShell
- OS
- Windows
- Database
- SCCM
- Linux
- SAN
- Troubleshoot
- Backup
- Setup
- Technical Support
- UNIX
About Company
Peraton provides innovative solutions for the most sensitive and critical programs in government today, developed and executed by scientists, engineers, and other experts.
