Job Description
In this role, you will: Support the engineering and operation of the Mac platform across provisioning, configuration, software deployment, compliance, remediation, and lifecycle management. Engineer and modernize Mac management workflows in Jamf Pro, with a focus on reliability, scalability, and a strong end-user experience. Write, maintain, and improve scripts and code used to support Mac platform management, operational efficiency, and service quality. Participate in peer reviews and team-based engineering practices, with the ability to understand, validate, and clearly explain the code being written and deployed. Use modern engineering tools, including AI-assisted development tools such as Copilot and Claude, responsibly and effectively to accelerate work while maintaining sound technical judgment. Evolve Mac endpoint standards including baseline configuration, security settings, compliance guardrails, and lifecycle practices aligned with enterprise requirements. Partner with security, QA, and release governance to improve validation practices for macOS updates, configuration changes, application deployments, and platform releases. Support and enhance Jamf administration, including policy management, device enrollment, package deployment, troubleshooting, and operational reliability. Collaborate closely with the broader Mac Engineering team and cross-functional Workplace Engineering partners to deliver secure, stable, and scalable platform solutions.
Technical Requirements:
Strong experience with macOS endpoint engineering in an enterprise environment. Hands-on experience with Jamf Pro or Jamf Cloud. Proficiency in scripting and comfort reading and writing code. Ability to participate in peer reviews and clearly explain technical implementation decisions. Working knowledge of GitHub-based workflows including branching, pull requests, and code reviews. Comfort using AI-assisted engineering tools such as Copilot, Claude, or similar tools with sound technical judgment. Understanding of enterprise endpoint security concepts including hardening, compliance, patching, and secure configuration management. Experience with Terraform to manage infrastructure or configuration as code is a strong plus. Jamf certifications and familiarity with monitoring, telemetry, or operational observability concepts are a plus. What it takes:
Undergraduate degree in a related field or equivalent experience. 3-5+ years of relevant experience in macOS endpoint engineering, scripting, or platform engineering roles. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical work clearly and collaborate effectively within a team environment. Ability to work across teams, contribute to engineering standards, and support reliable, scalable platform practices. Strong planning, organization, and delivery discipline. Special Factors Sponsorship Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. About Vanguard At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best. How We Work Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience. Vanguard, one of the world's leading investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests. This website uses "cookies" to distinguish you from other users. A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers placed on your computer or device. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site and services. The cookies are stored locally on your computer or mobile device. To accept cookies you can continue browsing as normal. Or you can go to our Privacy Policy to read more information and learn how to change your preferences.
