System Administrator

Akkodis; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking an experienced Apple Mac System Administrator for a contract role in Scarborough, Ontario. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of macOS administration experience with a strong focus on JAMF Pro. Responsibilities include maintaining JAMF Pro environments, deploying Bash scripts, and ensuring device compliance. Candidates with JAMF 300 or 400 certification are preferred. This role emphasizes strong communication skills and experience in enterprise setups.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in macOS administration, with at least 3 years dedicated to JAMF Pro.
• Expert-level proficiency in Bash scripting for macOS.
• Experience working in enterprise environments with thousands of endpoints.

Responsibilities

• Write and deploy custom Bash scripts for application management.
• Administer and maintain the JAMF Pro environment across 1500 macOS devices.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for JAMF-related issues.

Skills

macOS administration

Bash scripting

JAMF Pro

communication skills

Tools

JAMF Pro

Git

Job description

Overview

Akkodis is seeking an Apple Mac System Administrator for a contract position with a client in Scarborough, ON.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in macOS administration, with hands-on expertise in JAMF Pro and JAMF 300 or 400 certification.

Position: Apple MAC System Admin

Location: Scarborough, ON

Employment type: Long-Term Contract

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Write and deploy custom Bash scripts to uninstall unauthorized or unnecessary applications across the Mac fleet
• Administer and maintain the JAMF Pro environment across 1500 macOS devices
• Maintain system integrity by enforcing compliance standards and improving endpoint security posture
• Collaborate with Security, Infrastructure, and Application teams to ensure Mac devices align with corporate standards
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for JAMF-related issues
• Assist with system audits, reporting, and automation of operational tasks
• Stay current with macOS, JAMF, and scripting best practices and implement improvements accordingly

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in macOS administration, with at least 3 years dedicated to JAMF Pro
• Expert-level proficiency in Bash scripting, especially for application removal and system configuration on macOS
• Proven experience automating large-scale app uninstalls and device configuration using JAMF
• Familiarity with extension attributes, smart groups, policies, and JAMF API
• Strong understanding of macOS security principles, including device hardening and compliance enforcement
• Comfortable working in enterprise environments with thousands of endpoints
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to document processes clearly
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) is an asset
• JAMF 300 or 400 certification is preferred

Nice to Have

• Experience with Python or Swift for macOS automation
• Familiarity with Apple Business Manager
• Exposure to MDM migrations or zero-touch deployment strategies

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology and Administrative
• Industries
• IT Services and IT Consulting

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