Jamf Engineer (Contract)

Socket.dev; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

KeyData Cyber in the United States is seeking an experienced Jamf Pro administrator to deploy and manage macOS, iOS, and iPadOS within a large enterprise environment.

You will configure enrollment, profiles, and security settings, integrate with identity services, automate tasks with Bash or Zsh, and troubleshoot device workflows across multiple teams to ensure a secure, compliant user experience.

Contract position with immediate start through December 31, 2026, remote work available from the USA.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing and administering Jamf Pro in an enterprise environment.
• Strong knowledge of Apple operating systems and MDM concepts.
• Experience with Apple Business Manager, device enrollment, configuration profiles, policies, and application deployment.
• Experience integrating Jamf with enterprise systems and troubleshooting the associated device workflows.
• Proficiency in Bash or Zsh scripting for macOS administration and automation.
• Working knowledge of REST APIs, authentication methods, and integration troubleshooting.
• Understanding of device security, certificate management, encryption, and access controls.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently own technical tasks and collaborate across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Configure, administer, and maintain Jamf Pro to manage macOS, iOS, and iPadOS devices.
• Implement device enrollment and provisioning workflows using Apple Business Manager and Automated Device Enrollment.
• Develop and maintain configuration profiles, policies, smart groups, and device restrictions.
• Configure device settings for network connectivity, VPN, certificates, encryption, and access to corporate resources.
• Package, deploy, update, and troubleshoot applications, including software available through Jamf Self Service.
• Integrate Jamf with identity providers, certificate services, endpoint security tools, and IT service management platforms, as required.
• Develop scripts and API integrations to automate device management and administrative tasks.
• Troubleshoot device enrollment failures, configuration conflicts, application installation issues, and integration errors.
• Monitor device inventory, configuration compliance, and operating system update status.
• Test configuration changes and software updates before production deployment.
• Collaborate with identity, security, infrastructure, and service desk teams to support a secure and reliable user experience.
• Maintain technical documentation, configuration standards, deployment procedures, and operational runbooks.

Skills

Jamf Pro expertise

Enterprise device management

Scripting: Bash/Zsh

REST APIs experience

Troubleshooting & documentation

Tools

Jamf Pro

Apple Business Manager

MDM concepts

Job description

At KeyData Cyber, we're shaping the future of identity security. Recognized by Gartner and KuppingerCole as a leading IAM professional services firm, we specialize exclusively in designing, deploying, and managing end-to-end Identity and Access Management programs for organizations across North America.

With 20 years of experience, 50M+ identities managed, and 1,000+ successful deployments, our team is our strongest asset and is built by design to help clients protect critical infrastructure, enable digital transformation, and ensure compliance with confidence.

We deliver comprehensive solutions across IAM domains, including:

• Workforce IAM (Access Management, Identity Governance and Administration, Privileged Access Management)
• Consumer IAM (Identity Verification, Authentication and Access, Threat Detection) in highly regulated industries.

If you're ready to grow your career alongside some of the industry’s best, come join us - you're key to our success

Location: USA, Remote

Employment Type: Contract - Immediate Start through December 31, 2026

What You'll Do:

• Configure, administer, and maintain Jamf Pro to manage macOS, iOS, and iPadOS devices.
• Implement device enrollment and provisioning workflows using Apple Business Manager and Automated Device Enrollment.
• Develop and maintain configuration profiles, policies, smart groups, and device restrictions.
• Configure device settings for network connectivity, VPN, certificates, encryption, and access to corporate resources.
• Package, deploy, update, and troubleshoot applications, including software available through Jamf Self Service.
• Integrate Jamf with identity providers, certificate services, endpoint security tools, and IT service management platforms, as required.
• Develop scripts and API integrations to automate device management and administrative tasks.
• Troubleshoot device enrollment failures, configuration conflicts, application installation issues, and integration errors.
• Monitor device inventory, configuration compliance, and operating system update status.
• Test configuration changes and software updates before production deployment.
• Collaborate with identity, security, infrastructure, and service desk teams to support a secure and reliable user experience.
• Maintain technical documentation, configuration standards, deployment procedures, and operational runbooks.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Demonstrated experience implementing and administering Jamf Pro in an enterprise environment.
• Strong knowledge of Apple operating systems and mobile device management concepts.
• Practical experience with Apple Business Manager, device enrollment, configuration profiles, policies, and application deployment.
• Experience integrating Jamf with enterprise systems and troubleshooting the associated device workflows.
• Proficiency in Bash or Zsh scripting for macOS administration and automation.
• Working knowledge of REST APIs, authentication methods, and integration troubleshooting.
• Understanding of device security, certificate management, encryption, and access controls.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to independently own technical tasks and collaborate across multiple teams.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Jamf certification.
• Experience with Jamf Connect or Jamf Protect.
• Experience supporting integrations with Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, or other enterprise identity providers.
• Familiarity with PKI, SCEP, single sign on, and device compliance requirements.
• Experience with large device deployments, Jamf migrations, or endpoint management #LI-RJ1

Why You'll Love Working Here

At KeyData Cyber, we put people first, valuing learning, growth, and work-life balance. We offer extensive opportunities to advance your career through leading digital identity projects across North America. Our culture is built on respect, inclusion, and equal opportunity for everyone.

Accessibility & Accommodations

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Fraud Prevention & Identity Verification

We may use information provided during the application process to help prevent fraud and verify identity. These checks may be conducted automatically through trusted third-party service providers as part of our standard application screening process.