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platform engineer for Apple endpoint management

In short

This contract role involves operating and developing a Fleet-based MDM environment for an aviation-industry client managing 1,000+ Apple/macOS endpoints. It requires deep hands-on macOS (Darwin/BSD Unix) expertise, Platform Engineer experience, enterprise device management, identity and access management, and tools like Fleet, Jamf, Santa and Platform SSO. English and German at C1 level are mandatory with no flexibility. The engagement runs through 31 December 2027 (with extension option), remote, around 40 hours per week.

Description: The end client operates in the aviation industry and is scaling its Apple endpoint estate while investing in macOS device management capabilities.
Responsibilities:
•Operate and further develop the Fleet-based MDM environment
•Manage software packaging, deployment, and lifecycle management
•Configure and maintain policies, compliance requirements, and security guidelines
•Integrate and operate technologies such as Santa and Platform SSO (PSSO), alongside other Apple enterprise services
•Automate and optimise operational processes across the macOS environment
•Support the rollout of new Apple platform features
•Work closely with IT, security, and compliance stakeholders to keep the Apple estate secure and audit-ready
•Own the provisioning and operation of macOS devices and the management platform across an enterprise environment of more than 1,000 endpoints
Requirements:
•Strong hands-on experience with macOS (Darwin/BSD Unix) at a deep technical level
•Demonstrable experience working as a Platform Engineer
•Enterprise-scale device management experience with 1,000+ endpoints
•Experience with device management processes and architecture
•Identity and access management experience
•Experience with modern Apple management tools such as Fleet, Jamf, or equivalent MDM platforms
•Experience with software packaging, deployment, and lifecycle tooling
•English and German, both at C1 level; this is a mandatory, client-set requirement with no flexibility
Conditions:
•Contract engagement through 31 December 2027, with an option to extend
•Start date: ASAP
•Approximately 40 hours per week

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