Mac Engineer

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.