Lead Developer Enablement Engineer (Apple Infrastructure)

Vertiv; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv seeks a Lead Developer Enablement Engineer (Apple Infrastructure) to architect, deploy, and govern secure, enterprise-grade Apple infrastructure across our global developer ecosystem. You will drive centralized MDM, ADE integration, and zero-touch enrollment to streamline device onboarding and compliance.

You will lead security policy implementation, collaborate with IT Security and development teams, and promote configuration-as-code, automated provisioning, and a high-performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent practical experience considered.
• 10+ years of professional experience in UEM/MDM, endpoint engineering, or platform operations, specifically within Apple enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience designing and deploying enterprise-grade Apple infrastructure, including MDM solutions and integrations.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy a centralized, enterprise-grade Apple infrastructure, including the selection and implementation of a cloud-native MDM solution integrated with Apple Business Manager (ABM) and Automated Device Enrollment (ADE).
• Design and implement automated, zero-touch deployment workflows to streamline device onboarding, leveraging configuration-as-code practices to ensure uniform environment standards for developers.
• Establish rigorous security standards, including automated FileVault encryption key escrow, hardware-backed certificate management, and real-time compliance enforcement via Declarative Device Management (DDM).
• Partner with engineering teams to optimize local development environments, including Xcode configuration, CI/CD pipeline integration, and automated build signing to reduce provisioning time and eliminate operational bottlenecks.
• Oversee end-to-end management of Apple endpoints, establishing monitoring, logging, and tier 2/3 escalation procedures to resolve technical blockers and maintain long-term device lifecycle health.
• Manage primary MDM vendor relationships and collaborate with IT Security, Compliance, and leadership to ensure infrastructure strategy aligns with enterprise goals and security requirements.

Skills

Apple ecosystem management

MDM deployment

Zero-touch provisioning

Configuration-as-code

Scripting (shell/Python)

Security & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/Engineering

Tools

Jamf

Apple Business Manager

Automated Device Enrollment

Intune

Job description

Lead Developer Enablement Engineer (Apple Infrastructure)

Job Summary

Vertiv is seeking a Lead Developer Enablement Engineer (Apple Infrastructure) to architect, deploy, and govern secure, enterprise-grade Apple infrastructure. This role is responsible for transforming Vertiv's Apple environment into a streamlined, secure ecosystem by implementing centralized cloud-native Mobile Device Management (MDM) and automated zero-touch enrollment. The engineer will establish critical security standards while ensuring compliance and intellectual property protection across engineering workstations. This role directly supports Vertiv’s Operational Excellence and Customer Focus strategic priorities by eliminating operational bottlenecks and establishing a reproducible, high-performance environment for developers. As a technical lead, this role oversees the strategic rollout of Apple infrastructure across the organization, managing security policies, deployment workflows, and long-term device lifecycle health. The Engineer will leverage modern configuration-as-code practices to ensure uniform environment standards, reducing provisioning time and driving consistency across global engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Apple Infrastructure Architecture: Architect and deploy a centralized, enterprise-grade Apple infrastructure, including the selection and implementation of a cloud-native MDM solution integrated with Apple Business Manager (ABM) and Automated Device Enrollment (ADE).
• Zero-Touch Provisioning: Design and implement automated, zero-touch deployment workflows to streamline device onboarding, leveraging configuration-as-code practices to ensure uniform environment standards for developers.
• Security & Compliance Governance: Establish rigorous security standards, including automated FileVault encryption key escrow, hardware-backed certificate management, and real-time compliance enforcement via Declarative Device Management (DDM).
• Developer Productivity Optimization: Partner with engineering teams to optimize local development environments, including Xcode configuration, CI/CD pipeline integration, and automated build signing to reduce provisioning time and eliminate operational bottlenecks.
• Operational Excellence & Support: Oversee end-to-end management of Apple endpoints, establishing monitoring, logging, and tier 2/3 escalation procedures to resolve technical blockers and maintain long-term device lifecycle health.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Engagement: Manage primary MDM vendor relationships and collaborate with IT Security, Compliance, and leadership to ensure infrastructure strategy aligns with enterprise goals and security requirements.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent practical experience considered.

Experience

• 10+ years of professional experience in UEM/MDM, endpoint engineering, or platform operations, specifically within Apple enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience designing and deploying enterprise-grade Apple infrastructure, including MDM solutions and integrations.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional infrastructure projects, including change management and stakeholder coordination.

Technical Skills

• Deep expertise in Apple ecosystem management (macOS, iOS, iPadOS) and MDM solutions (e.g., Jamf, Iru, Omnissa, Intune).
• Experience with configuration-as-code, zero-touch deployment workflows, and automated patch management.
• Strong knowledge of security and compliance standards for Apple devices.
• Scripting proficiency in shell, Python, or other scripting languages for automation and system management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Jamf Administrator (or similar Apple ecosystem certification).
• Experience in developer productivity/enablement or supporting developer workflows (e.g., build pipelines).
• Familiarity with modern infrastructure monitoring, observability tooling, and ITSM systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira).
• Agile/DevOps methodologies and ITIL service management experience.

Working Conditions

• Primary Work Location: Westerville – HQ, OH, US

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES:

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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