Senior Mac Systems Engineer

Hearst; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearst in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior macOS Systems Engineer to lead endpoint engineering for macOS across our enterprise environment. You will own provisioning, OS deployment, patching, and security hardening while driving automation and scalable workflows.

You will collaborate with Security, Identity, Networking, and Operations teams to ensure compliance and reliability across the macOS estate, mentoring junior engineers and guiding modernization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in enterprise macOS environments.
• Hands-on with Jamf Pro and Iru (Kandji) platforms.
• Experience supporting 1000+ users.
• Experience with modern endpoint management and cloud identity platforms.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior macOS SME for endpoint engineering operations.
• Engineer and optimize enterprise macOS management platforms (Jamf Pro, Iru/Kandji).
• Design scalable endpoint provisioning and lifecycle workflows in cloud identities.
• Manage macOS OS deployment, configuration, software delivery, and patching.
• Enforce enterprise device configurations and compliance standards.
• Develop and maintain automation workflows and tooling.
• Create packaging and deployment automation for enterprise software.
• Write Bash and Python scripts for provisioning, compliance, reporting.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

macOS administration

Jamf Pro

Iru (Kandji)

Python

Bash

Endpoint security

Automation

Cloud identity

Scripting

Tools

Jamf Pro

Iru (Kandji)

ServiceNow

JIRA

Azure AD / Entra ID

Job description

Job Description The Senior macOS Systems Engineer is responsible for engineering, maintaining, automating, and securing the organization’s macOS endpoint ecosystem and supporting infrastructure. This role serves as the senior technical resource for macOS device management, endpoint security, automation, and enterprise client engineering initiatives.

Job Description The Senior macOS Systems Engineer is responsible for engineering, maintaining, automating, and securing the organization’s macOS endpoint ecosystem and supporting infrastructure. This role serves as the senior technical resource for macOS device management, endpoint security, automation, and enterprise client engineering initiatives. The role operates within the Endpoint Engineering team and is focused on delivering scalable, secure, and modern endpoint management solutions for macOS devices across the global enterprise environment. Responsibilities include endpoint lifecycle management, operating system deployment, application packaging, patch management, security compliance, automation, and platform optimization. This position requires strong engineering capabilities, deep macOS platform expertise, and the ability to lead complex technical initiatives while supporting operational stability and modernization efforts across endpoint services.

Responsibilities

Endpoint Engineering & Platform Management

• Serve as the senior macOS subject matter expert for endpoint engineering operations and escalations.
• Engineer, maintain, and optimize enterprise macOS management platforms including Jamf Pro and/or Iru.
• Design and maintain scalable endpoint provisioning and lifecycle management workflows within cloud identity environments.
• Manage and support macOS operating system deployment, configuration management, software deployment, and patch management processes.
• Maintain standardized endpoint configurations and enforce enterprise device compliance standards.

Automation & Scripting

• Develop and maintain automation workflows, scripts, and tooling to improve endpoint operational efficiency and reduce manual administrative overhead.
• Create and maintain application packaging, deployment automation, and self-service solutions for enterprise software delivery.
• Write and maintain advanced Bash and Python scripts to support provisioning, compliance, reporting, monitoring, and remediation tasks.
• Identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement across endpoint operations.

Security & Compliance

• Partner with Information Security teams to implement and maintain macOS security baselines and endpoint hardening standards.
• Engineer and maintain automated patching and vulnerability remediation processes.
• Support endpoint compliance initiatives and assist in responding to security incidents and critical vulnerabilities.
• Ensure endpoint management platforms align with enterprise security, auditing, and governance requirements.

Infrastructure & Operations

• Monitor endpoint management platform performance, availability, and operational health.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex endpoint engineering and infrastructure issues.
• Maintain and optimize management platform architecture in alignment with business growth and operational requirements.
• Participate in platform upgrades, testing, validation, and rollout activities.

Collaboration & Support

• Provide Tier 3 escalation support for Service Desk and technical support teams.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, identity, networking, and security teams to implement integrated endpoint solutions.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to evaluate and deliver endpoint solutions supporting operational and business initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute technical leadership within the Endpoint Engineering team.

Documentation & Standards

• Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, engineering standards, and platform architecture documentation.
• Contribute to endpoint engineering best practices, governance standards, and operational maturity initiatives.
• Maintain accurate documentation for configurations, workflows, integrations, and support processes.

Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience supporting and engineering enterprise macOS environments.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience administering Jamf Pro, Iru (Kandji) platforms.
• Experience managing large‑scale enterprise endpoint environments supporting 1000+ users.
• Experience supporting modern endpoint management and cloud identity platforms.

Technical Expertise

• Advanced knowledge of macOS administration, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Strong experience with Jamf Pro, Iru(Kandji) architecture, administration, and maintenance.
• Experience with macOS application packaging and deployment methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of endpoint patch management concepts and methodologies.
• Strong scripting experience using Bash and Python.
• Working knowledge of Apple Business Manager, automated device enrolment, and MDM technologies.
• Experience integrating endpoint platforms with identity providers such as Azure AD / Entra ID or Okta.
• Solid networking fundamentals and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with ServiceNow and JIRA ticketing and workflow systems.
• Knowledge of endpoint security best practices and modern cybersecurity principles.
• Experience with endpoint compliance, monitoring, and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• JAMF Pro 200 certification or higher.
• Apple platform certifications preferred.
• Experience with cloud‑first endpoint management strategies.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Intune and cross‑platform endpoint management concepts.
• Experience with automation frameworks and infrastructure modernization initiatives.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Automation‑first engineering mindset.
• Ability to operate independently in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Collaborative approach to cross‑functional engineering and operational work.
• Strong focus on platform reliability, scalability, and operational excellence.

About Us

Hearst is a leading global, diversified information, services, and media company dedicated to innovating, informing audiences and leading with purpose, integrity and a culture of care. Our portfolio includes more than 360 businesses worldwide. On the consumer side, we operate 35 television stations, 28 daily newspapers and publish more than 200 magazine editions featuring many of the most iconic brands in media. We also hold ownership stakes in leading cable networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN. On the business‑to‑business side, our companies include Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information and analytics; Hearst Health, which provides intelligence and software that improve care outcomes; and Hearst Transportation, which delivers data and software for aviation, automotive and trucking. Our strength lies in our people. We value the diverse perspectives that move us forward. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, military or veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees consistent with applicable law.