Lead Mac Platform Engineer: Mac Security & Patch

Capital One; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Lead Mac Platform Engineer for our Mac Engineering team in Plano, TX. The role focuses on macOS vulnerability management, patching, and observability to keep endpoints secure and compliant.

You will package, test, and deploy patches, review reports, and collaborate with partners to reduce vulnerabilities. Strong scripting and JAMF Pro experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification.
• At least 2 years of experience of managing macOS devices leveraging JAMF Pro.
• At least 2 years of experience with Vulnerability Management and patching.
• At least 2 years of experience using packaging tools (JAMF’s Composer, Apple’s package utility, or Suspicious Package).
• At least 2 years of experience developing Shell scripts, AppleScript, or Python scripts.

Responsibilities

• Package, test, and schedule routine patches for business software when vulnerability patch fixes are released.
• Review vulnerability management reports and investigate devices with active vulnerabilities to drive down vulnerable endpoints.
• Engage with vulnerability management partners for debugging false-positives or obtaining more information on vulnerabilities.
• Escalate vulnerabilities/patching operations that need an exception due to potential user impact.
• Assist with business-as-usual packaging requests for new software and software updates.
• Research and suggest improvements to vulnerability management posture on endpoints to improve compliance metrics.
• Periodically review existing automation processes to ensure they are working as expected and automatically updating client software.
• Assist with testing and validation of new software and agents the engineering team is planning to deploy.
• Improve vulnerability observability with telemetry from Mac endpoints to better inform decisions with data and alert on problems as they arise.

Skills

JAMF Pro experience

Vulnerability management

Shell scripting

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

JAMF Composer

Apple Package Utility

Suspicious Package

Qualys

CrowdStrike

Nessus

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Lead Mac Platform Engineer for our Mac Engineering team in Plano, TX. The role focuses on macOS vulnerability management, patching, and observability to keep endpoints secure and compliant.

You will package, test, and deploy patches, review reports, and collaborate with partners to reduce vulnerabilities. Strong scripting and JAMF Pro experience are essential for success.